U.S. Formally Leaves Paris Climate Change Agreement

The video discusses an international climate accord aimed at mitigating climate change effects. President Trump announced the US's intent to withdraw in 2017, but nearly 200 countries remain committed since its signing in 2015. The accord's goal is to limit global temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Each member country sets its own targets for reducing greenhouse gases and must report their progress accurately.

What is the primary purpose of the international accord mentioned in the video?

• To promote global trade

• To stem the effects of climate change

• To regulate international travel

• To enhance military cooperation

In what year did President Trump announce the US's intention to leave the accord?

• 2015

• 2018

• 2016

• 2017

How many countries are still part of the accord?

• About 100

• Over 250

• Nearly 150

• Nearly 200

What is the temperature increase limit set by the accord?

• 1 degree Celsius

• 2 degrees Celsius

• 3 degrees Celsius

• 4 degrees Celsius

What must members of the accord do regarding their greenhouse gas reduction efforts?

• Neither set targets nor report

• Set targets and report accurately

• Only set targets

• Only report efforts