What is the goal of the 2015 UN Paris Climate Agreement?
A)increase membership by 5 percent
B)introduce a global emission trading scheme
C)increase the carbon tax rates
D)increased scrutiny from investors and consumers on the impact of emissions
E)limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius

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The goal of the 2015 UN Paris Climate Agreement is to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, and to pursue efforts to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. This is done through national pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase climate resilience, as well as through international cooperation and financial support for developing countries. None of the other choices accurately reflect the goal of the agreement.

What Is the Goal of the 2015 UN Paris Climate