196 countries approve historic climate agreement
Posted by Chris in Tampa on 12/12/2015, 10:05 pm
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2015/12/12/proposed-historic-climate-pact-nears-final-vote/



"LE BOURGET, France - Negotiators from 196 countries approved a landmark climate accord on Saturday that seeks to dramatically reduce emissions of the greenhouse gases blamed for a dangerous warming of the planet.

The agreement, adopted after 13 days of intense bargaining in a Paris suburb, puts the world's nations on a course that could fundamentally change the way energy is produced and consumed, gradually reducing reliance on fossil fuels in favor of cleaner forms of energy.

'History will remember this day,' U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said after the pact was gaveled through to thunderous applause. 'The Paris agreement on climate change is a monumental success for the planet and its people.'"
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