G8 trivia quiz
Other than seafood, what other staple of Japan's diet has already been effected by rising global temperatures?
Rice. In the Fukuoka Provence, first class rice yield has decreased since 2002 due to raising temperatures and "extreme weather" such as increased typhoons, both caused by global warming.
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The Kyoto Protocol includes a program encouraging developed nations to help undeveloped nations use more energy efficient technology. What is this program called?
Why are France and Japan arguing that nuclear energy use should be pursued as a cleaner alternative to coal and oil?
Nuclear energy is more efficient and technologically sound than less-tested green energy sources and emits less than coal and oil
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G8 energy ministers agree that investment should be put into what two "green" energy sources besides wind and solar?
Biomass (combustion of organic material, excluding coal and petroleum), and hydrogen power
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One of the eight UN Millennium Development Goals created by world leaders, including members of the G8, in 2000 was to eliminate gender disparity in education. What is their deadline?
Eliminate gender disparity in education across all age levels by 2015
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How are the U.K. and U.S. planning on relieving some health concerns in developing countries, especially Africa?
The U.K. plans to spend $420 million on health issues. The U.S. is planning an initiative fighting neglected tropical diseases and intends to invest $1.2 billion on developing a health workforce.
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An executive from what multi-national corporation is set to advise Prime Minister Fukuda and his cabinet on economic and global warming issues?
Hiroshi Okuda, senior adviser of Toyota Corp.
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The EU plans to cut carbon emissions and increase renewable energy sources 20 percent by what year?
One country allocated $3.91 billion toward alternative fuel development last year. Which country was that?
Japan, which spent the most on energy R&D of any other country
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Why has funding for energy research and development been so inconsistent over the last 30 years?
Energy R&D budgets have been closely related to the fluctuations of prices in the oil market.
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The Clean Development Mechanism currently allocates 62 percent of its funds toward projects in Asia. What percentage of this fund does Africa receive?
According to mountaineer Ken Noguchi, where in Asia are melting glaciers causing potential flooding from overflowing glacial lakes?
The Himalayan glacier in Nepal, India, and Bhutan.
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Why does Aileen Mioko Smith think nuclear power is "an unreliable ally in the fight against global warming"?
Nuclear power plants can easily be shut down by earthquakes and other events, forcing fossil fuel-burning plants to run instead.
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In 2005 the EU introduced the cap-and-trade system (i.e., emissions trading). What does it entail?
Nations may buy the rights to produce more emissions from other nations, providing economic incentive to move towards more efficient technology.
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In the 2006 G8 Moscow summit, energy ministers agreed what three fuel sources would be the basis of energy consumption until at least 2050?
This G8 summit marks the first time what two previously unlinked issue categories are addressed together?
Labor and climate change, in the creation of "green jobs" for both economic and environmental sustainability.
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In response to global concern about climate change, Sakata Seed Co. is marketing a new flower strain able to withstand high temperatures. What is the name of this flower?
How does the "sectoral approach" propose measuring greenhouse gas emissions in each industrial sector (e.g., steel, cement, electricity)?
By measuring the amount each industry emits were it running at optimal energy efficiency
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Together India, China, and South Korea make up 65 percent of the world's what?
In environmental activist Yurika Ayukawa's eyes, why is Japan in danger of not being able to lead the G8 to a new post-Kyoto Protocol emissions-reduction treaty?
Prime Minister Fukuda is politically weak and the Diet is divided, allowing industries like steel to influence policy against emissions capping
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What are the three 'R's in the "3R Agenda"?
Which two G8 countries agreed to create a "clean technology fund" for the development of global warming-fighting technology?
According the G8 environmental council advisors, what type of food production produces 18 percent more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire transportation sector?
Japan remained the world's biggest aid donor to developing countries until what year?
Which eight countries outside of the G8 did Japan invite to the outreach sessions preceding this year's summit?
China, India, Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, and South Africa.
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Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda tackled two main issues being tabled at this year's G8 by pledging how much money to help African nations deal with climate change?
What are the rules governing the line-up of flags from the participating G8 Summit nations?
The flag of the host county is always on the far left, followed by the flags of countries with presidents (in order of time in office), then those of countries with prime ministers, with the EU flag on the far right.
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When was the last time that Mount Usu, a volcanic mountain near the G8 Hokkaido Summit site, erupted?
On March 31, 2000, when 97% of the residents had to evacuate.
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Toyako produces the largest volume of which two vegetables in Hokkaido?
Toyako is one of the top tourist areas in Hokkaido. How many tourists does it attract annually?
When was Toyako founded?
In 2006, through the merger of the former Abuta-cho and Toya-mura
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The European Union is represented at G8 summits by the president of the EC. However, it does not take part in one particular area of the summits. Which one?
How did the G8's predecessor, the Library Group, get its name?
Its meeting were held in the White House Library
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What prompted the original G6 to form in 1975?
The oil crisis and a global economic recession of the early 1970s.
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How is the presidency and location of G8 summits determined?
They rotate by G8 country on an annual basis, with the host country serving the presidency.
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In addition to the G8 countries, the European Commission has been represented at G8 Summits. Since when?
When did Russia officially become a member of the G8 Summit?
What was the estimated cost of the 2005 G8 Summit in Gleneages, U.K.?
What were the main topics at the 2005 G8 Summit in Gleneagles, U.K.?
Before Toyako was chosen as host, which other areas bid for the G8 Summit?
Yokohama, the city of Niigata, the Kansai area (Kyoto, Osaka, and Hyogo prefectures) and the Setouchi area (Okayama and Kagawa prefectures)
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In 2000, the Japanese government chose three broad objectives for the summit in Okinawa. What were they?
A prosperous 21st century, peace and tranquillity for all, and global stability
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Which G8 Summit was the first in its history to have an NGO Center as part of its facilities?
How was the "Genoa Action Plan," which came out of the 2001 G8 Summit proposal, intended to help developing countries?
It was meant to help close the gdigital divideh by promoting information technology
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In 2001 anti-globalization protests turned into riots, causing $25 million worth of damage, 430 casualties and one death. Where?
Lake Toya, located near the G8 Hokkaido Summit, never freezes. Why?
It's too wide and deep, so it stores a vast amount of heat.
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Japan unveiled a $3 billion aid initiative at the 2000 G8 Summit in Okinawa for what global issue?
Helping developing countries combat infectious diseases.
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Which summit saw African leaders meet with G8 leader for the first time in the summit's history?
The 2002 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada
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In 2002 Japan contributed about 21 billion yen ($200 million) to a G8 fund to dispose of decommissioned weapons of mass destruction from which country?
Why did U.S. President Bush leave the 2003 G8 Summit a day early?
To meet with the Israeli and Palestinian prime ministers for peace talks
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When did Canada become a member of the G8 Summit?
In 1976, when the summit's name was changed from the G6 to the G7
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Which six countries participated in the first ever G8 summit in 1975?
France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States
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The 2006 G8 Summit was held in St. Petersburg, Russia. What did locals dub the city'?
"St. Putinsburg," in reference to then-president Vladimir Putin
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What is on the design of 2008 G8 Summit logo?
Green leaves sprouting from a seed in blue earth.
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What unique type of energy-saving air conditioning system will be used at the temporary press center?
A cooling system that uses snow stockpiled since winter
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A series of ministerial meetings will be held prior to this year's G8 summit. Which rock star is expected to attend the African Development Summit?
A volcanic eruption blanketed the Windsor Hotel Resort & Spa with ash and mud in 2000. What active volcano is located near Toyako?
What are the rules on the position of leaders in the G8 commemorative photo?
The leader of the host country stands in the center, with other leaders lined up according to their time in office, with newest arrivals at either end.
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What four main issues does Japan plan to raise at this year's G8 summit?
Financial market woes, climate change, African development, and nuclear proliferation and terrorism
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What new system is the National Police Agency planning to use at this year's G8 summit to prevent terrorist attacks?
A 3-D antiterrorist system that analyzes data of locations and routes to be used by G8 leaders
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In 2000, the media criticized Japan for spending too much money on the summit. What did the bill come to?
Which one-time G8 attendee visited Japan nearly 50 times and became known as a Japanophile
"Summit sushi" was unveiled at the 2000 G8 Summit. What was unique about it?
It comprised fresh seafood and vegetables arranged to resemble the flags of G8 nations.
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Ex-Prime Minister Mori said that Information Technology was high on the agenda for the 2000 summit in Okinawa. Was he a computer savvy person?
No. During a visit to a junior high school prior to the summit, he admitted that he had never touched a computer until that day.
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Prior to the 2004 G8 summit, Japan ran an ad campaign in the U.S. promoting what?
Investment in Japan as "a gateway to businesses in Asia.
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In 2000, U.S. Marines stationed in Okinawa were banned from doing what during the Okinawa summit?
Drinking alcohol. This regulation followed the arrest of a marine suspected of having entered a private home and molesting a 14-year-old girl.
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When and where was the first G8 Summit held?
In 2005 Tony Blair had to leave the G8 summit in Gleneagles, Scotland to attend to a crisis in London. What was it?
France and Britain have been lobbying to add members to the group. Which five countries are they talking about?
Brazil, China, India, Mexico and South Africa
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Which resort hosted the last G8 summit?
Following the G8 Summit in 2000 in Okinawa, a Foreign Ministry official found himself in very hot water. Why?
Tsutomu Okuma, 38, of the Office of the Deputy Director General for General Affairs at the ministry's Economic Affairs Bureau, was arrested under suspicion of using 22 million yen in public funds to supposedly pay for limosines that only cost 9 million.
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What's a "sherpa" within the context of a summit?
Sherpas are government officials who "prepare the way" to the summit, meeting before and after national leaders convene.
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The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa is serving as the main venue to the 2008 G8 Summit. What is its nickname?
It's known as the "Tower of Bubble" because it closed when Japan's "bubble" economy burst in the early 1990s. It reopened in 2002.
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Japan is planning a Cool Earth 50 plan at this year's G8 summit in regards to global warming. What does the 50 stand for?
The year 2050, which is the plan's deadline for cutting current greenhouse emissions in half.
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Hokkaido's natural beauty was chosen as the perfect setting for a summit focusing on environmental issues. What was the related catchphrase of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe?
Utsukushii Kuni Nippon (Japan, a Beautiful Country)
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Why was the state banquet of G8 leaders canceled in 2000?
The death of the Empress Dowager, widow of Emperor Showa
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Alternative energy will be showcased at the 2008 G8 summit. Japan has announced its intentions of having 30% of Japanese homes fueled by what energy resource by 2030?
The host country of the Summit holds the G8 presidency for a calendar year. Besides 2008, which other years has Japan hosted the G7 and G8 summits?
1979 (Tokyo), 1986 (Tokyo), 1993 (Tokyo), and 2000 (Okinawa)
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What event, held traditionally in Tokyo in July, was postponed in 2000 because the police were too busy providing security for the Group of Eight summit in Okinawa Prefecture?
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