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What is the main objective of the Paris Agreement?
What is the main objective of the Paris Agreement?
How many parties had ratified the Paris Agreement as of April 2018?
How many parties had ratified the Paris Agreement as of April 2018?
What impact does a 1 degree temperature increase have on grain yields?
What impact does a 1 degree temperature increase have on grain yields?
What organization is responsible for providing valuable information on climate change, as mentioned in the text?
What organization is responsible for providing valuable information on climate change, as mentioned in the text?
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What is the expected trend in greenhouse gas emissions following the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic?
What is the expected trend in greenhouse gas emissions following the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic?
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According to the Paris Agreement, what should be the global temperature rise goal this century?
According to the Paris Agreement, what should be the global temperature rise goal this century?
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What major crops experienced significant yield reductions at the global level between 1981 and 2002 due to a warmer climate?
What major crops experienced significant yield reductions at the global level between 1981 and 2002 due to a warmer climate?
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By how much did the global average sea level rise from 1901 to 2010 due to oceans expanding and ice melting?
By how much did the global average sea level rise from 1901 to 2010 due to oceans expanding and ice melting?
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What has happened to the Arctic's sea ice extent in every successive decade since 1979?
What has happened to the Arctic's sea ice extent in every successive decade since 1979?
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According to predictions, what is the expected average sea level rise by 2100?
According to predictions, what is the expected average sea level rise by 2100?
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What has happened to global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) since 1990?
What has happened to global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) since 1990?
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When did the Paris Agreement officially enter into force?
When did the Paris Agreement officially enter into force?
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What is the main goal of the Paris Agreement in terms of limiting temperature rise?
What is the main goal of the Paris Agreement in terms of limiting temperature rise?
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What is a key feature of the Paris Agreement concerning international cooperation for climate change?
What is a key feature of the Paris Agreement concerning international cooperation for climate change?
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What aspect of the Paris Agreement sends a strong message to markets according to the text?
What aspect of the Paris Agreement sends a strong message to markets according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for countries under the Paris Agreement?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for countries under the Paris Agreement?
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What is one important function of the Paris Agreement concerning financing for developing countries?
What is one important function of the Paris Agreement concerning financing for developing countries?
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What is the consequence for countries that fail to fulfill their commitments under the Paris Agreement?
What is the consequence for countries that fail to fulfill their commitments under the Paris Agreement?
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