Apentix/AP US History/Unit 9: Period 9 (1980-Present)/Question

AP US Historyeasymcq1 pt

The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change was an international accord in which signatory nations agreed to

A.set voluntary national targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions

B.immediately ban all fossil fuel use

C.transfer territory to island nations

D.create a world environmental court with power to jail violators

Explanation

Core Concept

Each country pledged emission-reduction targets with the goal of limiting global warming. Enforcement relied on national commitments and periodic reviews rather than binding penalties.

Correct Answer

Aset voluntary national targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions

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