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Lesson 72 of 84 · Global Economy
Climate Change and the World
Climate change is a global issue: rising temperatures cause extreme weather, melting ice caps, and rising seas. Countries cooperate through agreements like the Paris Accord to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Key Facts
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About 7,000 languages are spoken on Earth.
2
The UN has 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
3
The United Nations has 193 member nations.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2How many Sustainable Development Goals does the UN have?