Syria’s decision means America will be the only country outside the landmark deal if it follows through with Donald Trump’s vow to leaveSyria has decided to sign the Paris agreement on climate change,the world’s final functioning state to carry out so. The surprise decision, taken amid a brutal civil war in the country, or will leave the US as the only country outside the agreement if it follows through on President Donald Trump’s vow to leave.
The landmark 2015 agreement requires global governments to limit temperature rises to no more than 2C,which scientists say is the threshold of safety, beyond which the ravages of global warming are likely to become catastrophic and irreversible. Related: The COP23 climate change summit in Bonn and why it things Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com