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1
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What is atmosphere - global temp / climate change / oZone depletion said to be

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Global common

Humans influence it but outside of political reach no international governance

2
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What is the United Nations framwork convention on climate change

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Responsible for negotiations reducing greenhouse gas emissions between nations.

3
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When was Un Paris climate commit?

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2015

4
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What happen at Un Paris climate summit

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Legally binding climate deal- said to come into force in 2020

5
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Who was disagreeing on this agreement

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USA and China / India

6
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What is the main goal

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Hold global temp rises to maximum of 1.5 degrees to avert worse effect of global warming / CC

7
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Name key features of the deal

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Counties cut emissions
Long term aim to reduce net emissions to 0
HICs pledge $100 billion each year in helping counties adapt
Review mechanism to increase pledges every 5 years
Loss and damage mechanism