Biden Vows To Rejoin The Paris Climate Accord On Day One

The video discusses President Biden's commitment to rejoining the Paris Agreement and reversing Trump-era environmental rollbacks. John Kerry is appointed to lead these efforts, emphasizing international climate action. The administration aims to reduce transportation emissions, which constitute 20% of U.S. CO2 emissions. Biden's $2 trillion climate plan targets a 100% clean energy economy and net zero emissions by 2050, with increased electric vehicle adoption.

What was the global impact of the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement under the Trump administration?

• It sent a message that the US was not prioritizing climate change.

• It encouraged other countries to increase their emissions.

• It resulted in the US developing its own climate agreement.

• It led to an increase in global environmental regulations.

What role is John Kerry expected to play in the Biden administration's climate policy?

• He will lead the development of new oil drilling sites.

• He will negotiate new trade agreements.

• He will revise environmental rollbacks and promote international climate action.

• He will oversee the construction of new coal plants.

Why is reducing transportation emissions a significant focus for the Biden administration?

• Transportation emissions are already at their lowest levels.

• Transportation emissions have no impact on climate change.

• Transportation emissions account for 20% of US CO2 emissions.

• Transportation emissions are the largest source of CO2 in the US.

What is one of the main goals of Biden's $2 trillion climate plan?

• To eliminate all environmental regulations.

• To reduce the number of electric vehicles.

• To switch to a 100% clean energy economy.

• To increase coal production.

What challenge is mentioned in achieving low climate targets?

• All countries have already met their climate targets.

• There is no need to change the way we live.

• The US has already achieved all climate goals.

• There is no energy source without environmental impact.