Climate Change
What is the name of the UN Sustainable Development Goal focused on climate change?
SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Where was The Paris Agreement signed?
Paris, France
True or False: The study found plastic bag bans and fees were effective at cutting shoreline litter.
true
What problem do plastic bags create for water environments?
They pollute the water and can hurt wildlife.
What human activity is the main cause of modern climate change?
Burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas) which releases greenhouse gases
When did the Paris Agreement enter into force?
November 2016
Who carried out this study and collected the litter data?
Two scientists, plus volunteers who did shoreline clean-ups.
What is the main benefit of plastic bag bans and fees according to this research?
They reduce harmful plastic bag litter on shorelines.
How often are countries required to update and strengthen their climate action plans under the Paris Agreement?
Every 5 Years
What is the Paris Agreement?
The Paris Agreement is a global UN treaty from 2015.
What environment do plastic bags pollute and harm wildlife in?
Water environments
Why did the scientists do this study?
Plastic bags pollute water and harm wildlife. They wanted real-world proof to see if plastic bag rules work.
What is the main temperature goal set by the Paris Agreement?
To limit global warming to well below 1.5°C
What is global warming?
The long‑term rise of Earth’s average temperature caused by human‑made greenhouse gases
What percentage did shoreline plastic bag litter drop by?
25-47%
What time period of plastic bag policies did the researchers examine?
2017 to 2023
How many countries joined The Paris Agreement?
195 Countries
Why should we care about climate change?
to prevent extreme global weather events, and transition to net zero carbon economy
What was the study testing?
If plastic bag bans or fees reduce plastic litter on shorelines.
What type of data helped the scientists complete this study?
Litter data from volunteer shoreline clean-ups.