Despite the dysfunctional international process and the imperfect national promises and the arguments over detail,the Paris agreement – setting solid expectations for the world to limit temperature rise – gives even a cynic cause for optimismNo superlative was left unused as the French president François Hollande, the foreign minister Laurent Fabius and the UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon lined up on Saturday to maximise pressure on negotiators in Paris to accept the final draft of the climate agreement. Related: Paris climate talks: Bishop hails 'historic' day as nearly 200 countries sign deal Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com