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 main purpose of the international accord mentioned in the text?

In what year did President Trump announce the intent to withdraw the US from the accord?

How many countries are still part of the accord as mentioned in the text?

What temperature limit does the accord aim to maintain?

What responsibility do the members of the pact have regarding their greenhouse gas reduction efforts?