Paris Climate Agreement and the U.S.

The planning for the Paris Climate Agreement began in what year?

• 1995

• 2015

• 2005

• 2025

How many nations were a part of the agreement talks?

• 185

• 95

• 201

• 195

Which country below is considered 1 of the top 2 emitters in the world of emissions?

• United Kingdom

• Japan

• United States

• Russia

Why was there new hope for a Paris Climate Agreement?

• The U.S. and China agreed to lower their emissions.

• Russia backed out of the negotiations.

• Canada agreed to stop using trees to produce maple syrup.

• France and Saudi Arabia agreed to cut back on oil production.

What are some of the sticking points in the climate talks?

• Whether to keep global warming below a 2 degree increase

• Whether to end the practice of whale hunting

• Who is going to pay for the poorer countries to limit their emissions

• Should the number of airplanes in use globally be limited

Is the Paris Climate Agreement legally binding?

• Yes

• No

• Only in Paris

• None of the above

True or False: Each country sets their own emissions goals.

• False

• True

True or False: President Trump has officially withdrawn the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement.

• True

• False

How do countries of the agreement make sure each other is working to lower emissions?

• Take them to court

• Peer pressure

• Fine the countries not making their goals

• All of the above

According to the Paris Climate Agreement, what could happen if the world gets too warm?

• Rise in sea level

• Longer droughts

• More severe weather

• Ocean freeze-over