The Climate and Transit Quiz

The Climate Action Plan 2021 (CAP21) provides a detailed plan for taking decisive action to achieve a 51% reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

Which industry in Ireland has shown the greatest overall rise in GHG emissions with an increase of 113.7% since 1990.

Dublin circa 1950. As of 2024, what percentage of roadspace on O’Connell Bridge is currently dedicated to cars?

Where did Ireland rank in the Climate Change Performance Index of 2019?

In which decade did Ireland have it’s most extensive train network?

In September 2022, plans were submitted to An Bord Pleanála for Dublin´s Metro North. In what year did An Bord Pleanála previously grant before permission for a Metro North (before it was axed)?

NOx emissions primarily originate from the burning of fossil fuels in car engines. This process produces nitrogen oxides, which are harmful pollutants that contribute to air pollution, damage the human respiratory system and cause acid rain. Which of the following is a primary source of NOx emissions from cars?

Fracking is primarily used to extract natural gas, which is a fossil fuel. In some cases, it can also be used to extract oil for petrol and diesel. 

Which of the following is not an environmental effect of fracking?

Volkswagen admitted to a commissioned study in 2014 which involved monkeys sat inside airtight chambers exposed to diesel fumes. The study was conducted by a research group funded directly by Volkswagen, Daimler, and BMW.

What percentage of Europeans who live in cities are exposed to concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) that are above the WHO guideline level?

The transport sector has shown the greatest overall rise in GHG emissions with an increase of 113.7% since 1990. As of 2022, the transport sector accounts for approximately what percentage of total greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland?

If SUVs were a country, they would rank as the  ______ most polluting nation in the world.

CNN_[11], The Guardian_[12] The Irish Times _[13], The International Energy Agency _[14]

Which 2 of the following makes SUVs in urban areas more dangerous to children in particular?

As of 2024, what is the leading cause of death among young people aged 5-29 in Ireland?

The use of SUVs perpetuates not only the climate crisis but the 1,300 deaths in Ireland each year from air pollution  -RTE

What percentage of vehicles purchased in Ireland in 2023 were classified as SUVS?

“..many people have been misled into purchasing [SUVs] without understanding the climate and safety repercussions” –Tom Spencer, Irish EV´s

According to the latest which.co.uk stringent exhaust emissions tests, a car can have a relatively low of CO2 emissions but emit high amounts of NOx or CO (Carbon Monoxide)?

With diesel-gate, car manufacturers admitted to equipping around 11 million diesel-powered cars worldwide with defeat devices. This included models sold in various markets under the Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda, and Porsche brands.

A company might engage in greenwashing for all of the following reasons EXCEPT which?

What metal is carbon intensive to mine and used in car batteries, smartphones and laptops?

In urban environments, public transport is generally more sustainable than driving electric vehicles because?

A smartphone requires just a couple of grams of lithium for its construction. How much does a typical electric SUV need for its battery pack?

There exists credible and recorded evidence of child labor in cobalt mines. Which country is the largest producer of cobalt for electric car batteries?

Whilst their emissions are usually higher in the production phase, EVs produce near zero tailpipe emissions, greatly reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in urban areas. In 2022, approximately 79.3% of all new cars sold in _______ were fully electric?

Why does motorway expansion not work to reduce traffic in the long-term?

A carbon tax rebate is a tax-free money benefit to help eligible individuals and families offset the cost of carbon taxes with an extra supplement for residents of small and rural communities.

Which country has implemented this experimental proposal?

The Luas network is made up of 2 tram lines, one is 21km long and the other is 22km long. Which one is longer?

Which of the following statements is MOST LIKELY TRUE about SUVs and pickup trucks compared to smaller cars?

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) shows that toll income on the M50 recovered to pre-pandemic levels in 2022. How much income did they make on the tolls that year?

“Just 14% of Dublin houses built within walking distance of public transport” – EY Consultancy, 2021

What does TOD stand for in the context of housing?

A fatalistic attitude towards using more public transport for climate change is characterized by?

(Photo: The three fates, St Stephens Green)

What was the recent public transport campaign launched by the Irish Department of Transport?

Which mode of public transport is best suited to low-density cities?

A 2:1 spend on public transport infrastructure compared to new roads was implemented in the 2020 Programme For Government. Which party introduced the proposal?

A social tipping point in the context of SUVs and climate refers to…

What is the number of the Dublin Bus that goes to the Ferry Port?

The fastest passenger boat across the Irish Sea is a former US military catamaran run by Irish Ferries. What is it called?

The Grantham Institute at Imperial College London found an average flight from Dublin to London  emitted about 74kg of carbon emissions. How much did they estimate a Sail Rail journey from Dublin to London?

In this engineering study which was the last group past the finish line?

The world’s first hydrogen powered double deck bus was produced by Wrightbus. 

In which county is the company based?

Smaller cities also introduce congestion charges to fight traffic pollution and congestion. Which of the following cities has NOT implemented a congestion charge?

The Wayfinding Centre opened in Glasnevin in April 2024, what is the primary purpose of it?

Designing with the “we” in mind means what?