Green news quiz: how well do you know 2016's biggest sustainability stories?

Wind energy really took off in 2016, particularly in the US, where its share of the electricity generation has doubled since 2010. It’s a popular choice for businesses that buy renewable energy to lower their carbon footprint. Photograph: Cultura Exclusive/Tim E White/Getty Images/Cultura Exclusive

1. In February, a consortium of businesses and environmental groups, including Kimberly Clark and Canada’s Globe and Mail, won a 16-year fight to restrict logging in which rainforest?

   1. Great Bear, British Columbia

   2. Tongass National Forest, Alaska

   3. Hoh Rainforest, Washington

   4. Mount Hood, Oregon

2. According to a report from the US Department of Agriculture, nearly 30% of which type of pollinator died last winter in the US because of pesticide use and habitat loss?

   1. Bumble bees

   2. Butterflies

   3. Honey bees

   4. Beetles

3. Which company debuted a meat-free burger in New York and California restaurants this year that bleeds like beef but is made entirely from plants?

   1. Modern Meadow

   2. Memphis Meats

   3. Beyond Meat

   4. Impossible Foods

4. Which type of renewable energy project has been a target of Trump’s hate tweets because of its proximity to one of his golf courses?

   1. Solar

   2. Hydropower

   3. Offshore wind

   4. Nuclear

5. This summer, Tesla finalized a $2.6bn deal to buy a power company that produces solar "shingles" – photovoltaic material that can be fashioned into the shape of a roof. What is the name of that company?

   1. First Solar

   2. SolarCity

   3. Sun Power

   4. Trump Solar

6. In September, which US state became the first to introduce overtime for its farm workers?

   1. California

   2. Iowa

   3. Texas

   4. Illinois

7. Which fast food chain received an "A" from the National Resources Defence Council for its efforts phase out antibiotics in its meat products?

   1. McDonald’s

   2. Chick-Fil-A

   3. Burger King

   4. Chipotle

8. A tech giant issued $1.5bn in green bonds this year to fund renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation efforts. Who was it?

   1. Facebook

   2. Apple

   3. Google

   4. Microsoft

9. According to a study by four environmental groups, how much in annual subsidies does the Canadian government offer to its oil and gas companies?

   1. Nothing

   2. $5m

   3. $3.3bn

   4. $1.3bn

10. In November, nearly 400 companies and nonprofits signed a letter to Donald Trump to express support for the Paris climate agreement. Which of these companies didn't sign?

    1. Monsanto

    2. Tiffany & Co

    3. Staples

    4. Cisco

Solutions

1:A - Good one!, 2:C - Buzz! You got it., 3:D - Yes! The line to eat one of these bad boys at a New York restaurant was over two hours long., 4:C - Yup. Trump didn't want his view interrupted., 5:B - That's right. It is now the largest solar energy services provider in the US., 6:A - Yes! The state's 800,000 farm workers will now be eligible for time-and-a-half pay after 40 hours of work a week., 7:D - Most of the companies that saw improved grades in 2016 did so because of their commitments to end antibiotics use in their chicken supply., 8:B - Apple's green bond will fund the company’s conversion to 100% renewable energy, installation of more energy efficient heating and cooling systems and an increase in the company’s use of biodegradable materials., 9:C - You got it!, 10:D - Bingo!

Scores

1. 2 and above.

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2. 1 and above.

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3. 3 and above.

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4. 4 and above.

   Not bad! Still, could be better..

5. 5 and above.

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6. 8 and above.

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7. 7 and above.

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8. 6 and above.

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9. 10 and above.

   Aced it!

10. 9 and above.

    Aced it!

11. 0 and above.

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