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What was the agreement made by world leaders in Paris in 2015 regarding global warming?
What was the agreement made by world leaders in Paris in 2015 regarding global warming?
- Maintain global temperature at 2.5 degrees Celsius
- Reduce global warming to below 3 degrees Celsius
- Keep global warming under 2 degrees Celsius (correct)
- Prevent any increase in global temperature
What is the primary goal regarding emissions set by the UN for COP26 attendees?
What is the primary goal regarding emissions set by the UN for COP26 attendees?
- Maintain current emission levels indefinitely
- Achieve negative emissions by 2050
- Continue increasing emissions until 2050
- Secure net-zero emissions by 2050 (correct)
What is one of the methods proposed to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050?
What is one of the methods proposed to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050?
- Reduce deforestation (correct)
- Encourage more fossil fuel consumption
- Increase the use of coal as a fuel source
- Promote the use of non-renewable energy sources
Why does the UN believe that time is running out to achieve the target of keeping global temperature below 1.5 degrees Celsius?
Why does the UN believe that time is running out to achieve the target of keeping global temperature below 1.5 degrees Celsius?
Apart from reducing deforestation, what other action is aimed at protecting communities and natural habitats at COP26?
Apart from reducing deforestation, what other action is aimed at protecting communities and natural habitats at COP26?