Is the Paris Climate Agreement Working? Was Biden Right to Rejoin the Agreement? - TLDR News

The video discusses the Paris Climate Agreement, signed by 195 countries and the EU, aiming to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius. It explains the goals, mechanisms like NDCs, and the progress made so far. The video highlights challenges, criticisms, and the US's role, especially under Trump and Biden. It concludes with the importance of US involvement for global success.

What was the main goal of the Paris Climate Agreement when it was established?

• To eliminate all carbon emissions by 2020

• To increase global temperatures by 3 degrees Celsius

• To limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius

• To reduce global population to control climate change

Which former US President withdrew the US from the Paris Climate Agreement?

• Joe Biden

• Barack Obama

• George W. Bush

• Donald Trump

What is a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in the context of the Paris Agreement?

• A global fund for climate change

• A new type of renewable energy

• A country's plan to meet the agreement's goals

• An international climate summit

Which country among the top 10 polluters had NDCs compatible with a 2-degree increase?

• China

• India

• United States

• Russia

What is one major criticism of the Paris Agreement?

• It requires immediate zero emissions

• It lacks enforcement mechanisms

• It only focuses on developed countries

• It has too many binding commitments

Why did Donald Trump cite as a reason for withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement?

• To focus on domestic job creation

• To increase international cooperation

• To reduce global warming

• To support renewable energy

How did the global temperature rise projection change after the Paris Agreement?

• It was not projected

• It remained the same

• It increased to 4 degrees

• It decreased to 2.9 degrees

What was Joe Biden's stance on the Paris Climate Agreement?

• He wanted to withdraw the US from it

• He aimed to rejoin and strengthen US commitments

• He planned to ignore it

• He wanted to renegotiate the terms

What is one of Joe Biden's climate goals for the US by 2050?

• Eliminate all renewable energy sources

• Reduce emissions by 10%

• Increase fossil fuel production

• Achieve 100% clean energy and net-zero emissions

What role does John Kerry play in Biden's administration regarding climate change?

• Vice President

• Chief of Staff

• Special Climate Envoy

• Secretary of State