U.S. Officially Pulls Out Of Paris Climate Accord

The video discusses the Paris Climate Agreement, a global effort to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions with a goal of reaching net zero by 2050. It covers the US withdrawal under the Trump administration, citing unfair treatment and financial burdens. Joe Biden's pledge to rejoin the agreement and his $2 trillion climate plan are highlighted. The video also addresses the impact of climate change on the US, including wildfires and hurricanes, and emphasizes the urgent need to address global warming as an existential threat.

What is the primary goal of the Paris Climate Agreement?

• To promote nuclear energy

• To establish a global currency

• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050

• To increase global trade

Why did the Trump administration decide to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?

• They wanted to focus on space exploration

• They aimed to increase military spending

• They planned to form a new climate agreement

• They believed it was too costly and unfair to the US

What did Joe Biden propose regarding the Paris Climate Agreement?

• To negotiate a new agreement

• To focus solely on economic growth

• To rejoin the agreement and invest in clean energy

• To ignore climate change issues

What natural disasters have been exacerbated by climate change in the US?

• Volcanic eruptions and landslides

• Wildfires and hurricanes

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

• Droughts and floods

According to scientists, how much time do we have before reaching the point of no return for climate change?

• 5 to 7 years

• 8 to 10 years

• 15 to 20 years

• 20 to 30 years