CLEAN : Greenpeace Australia says US withdrawal will hurt leadership

The video discusses the implications of Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement, highlighting the continued commitment of major polluting nations like the EU, China, and India to climate action. It examines the negative impacts of climate change on the US, such as droughts in California, and the economic misconceptions surrounding the withdrawal. The video also addresses the severe effects of global warming on Australia, particularly the Great Barrier Reef, and the existential threat rising sea levels pose to Pacific Island nations.

What was the significant action taken by Donald Trump regarding the Paris Agreement?

• He ignored the agreement entirely.

• He strengthened the US commitment to the agreement.

• He withdrew the US from the agreement.

• He proposed new terms for the agreement.

Which countries remain committed to the Paris Agreement despite the US withdrawal?

• Only European countries

• Only Asian countries

• Only African countries

• Major polluting nations like the EU, China, and India

What is one of the direct impacts of climate change mentioned in the video that affects the US?

• Rising sea levels in the Great Lakes

• Frequent hurricanes in the Northeast

• Massive droughts in California

• Increased snowfall in the Midwest

How has the Great Barrier Reef been affected by climate change?

• It has experienced significant coral bleaching.

• It has seen an increase in fish population.

• It has become more resistant to storms.

• It has expanded in size.

What threat do rising sea levels pose to Pacific Island nations?

• They increase tourism opportunities.

• They enhance agricultural productivity.

• They threaten the very viability of these states.

• They improve fishing conditions.