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US and China Formally Accepts Paris Agreement |
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The US and China have formally accepted the Paris Agreement! When 175 countries and parties officially signed the Paris Agreement on Earth Day this year, it marked a critical moment in the fight to end climate change. But signing the agreement in front of the cameras at the UN was only the first step. For the Paris Agreement to go into effect, it needs to be formally approved by at least 55 countries that, together, contribute 55 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Which means the world?s biggest emitters, like the US and China, need to get on board. And now they have. Today, the US and China – two nations that together make up about 40 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions – have become the first major economies to formally accept the Paris Agreement. The significance of this move to formally accept the Paris Agreement goes beyond each country?s emissions. As the first two large nations to formally accept the Paris Agreement, the US and China have set a model for other countries – both developed and developing – around the world to follow. There?s still more work to be done, as both countries now have to translate their nationally determined commitments in the agreement into action, including legislation and regulation. But today?s announcement is a big deal – and a big step forward for the planet. With the US and China accepting the agreement, signs are that other major economies will soon begin following suit. Reference: http://tcrp.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=MvxyQXvQcoIWultLQQxFu9d7PP5ZWhkg |
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Thanks, everybody.
Posted 14-09-2016 16:58
I was also elated to read this news. With the two largest emitters on board, the outlook for the Paris Agreement – and the climate – is looking bright. Thanks for sharing.
Posted 12-09-2016 21:10
I also heard this news from the newspaper, Joshua! It is nice to hear that the Paris Agreement is coming close to reality. Lets congrats for this news, and thanks for sharing!
Posted 11-09-2016 21:35
Good to hear from you again Joshua! I was happy to see the news that the two most emitting countries have agreed to shift their stance. Thanks for sharing :D
Posted 10-09-2016 15:14
Exactly, @Shahzad.
Posted 07-09-2016 08:32
Now lets hope they stand by their words.
Posted 06-09-2016 10:40
Oh yeah, they have to.
Posted 06-09-2016 08:07
Finally they step up to clean up the mess they've made.
Posted 06-09-2016 03:40
I actually jumped off my seat when I saw the headline alone. These are the big boy in the game of climate change and they have set the pace.
Posted 05-09-2016 21:51
I was so elated when I heard this news, it was pleasantly surprising to see the two big emitters shaping the Paris Agreement and showing their commitment.
It is surely inspiring for other nations as well to ratify the Agreement as early as possible.
Thank you for sharing dear Josh :)
Posted 05-09-2016 11:05