Why Is the Paris Agreement Likely to Fail

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why is the Paris agreement likely to fail?

• A)Because allowing each country to set its own targets for greenhouse gas emissions and failing to make the agreement legally binding sets the stage for failure
• B)Because allowing each country to set its own targets for greenhouse gas emissions and making these legally binding is an affront to state sovereignty
• C)Because setting stringent international targets for greenhouse gas emissions and making them legally binding is an affront to state sovereignty
• D)Because setting the scientifically unattainable goal of an increase of less than 1.5 degrees Celsius is likely to fail to encourage countries to try to make any changes

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