Why Is the Paris Agreement Likely to Fail

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