Over two hundred countries gathered for a conference on global warming in Paris.  Earlier in the week 50 countries and the EU countries made a preliminary agreement.

Now all the participating nations agreed to an ambitious goal of halting average global warming at no more than 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial temperatures — and of striving for a limit of 1.5 degrees Celsius if possible.

The agreement still faces hurdles. It will go into effect only if 55 countries that account for 55% of total global greenhouse gas emissions ratify it.  A giant step forward for mankind and womankind.

Not a Drop to Drink
Susan Rennie