Earth Day: John Kerry Signs Historic Paris Agreement
It was only fitting that today, Earth Day, marked the monumental signing of the Paris Agreement in New York. This agreement, signed between the United States and 170 other countries, is an plan to work together to reduce carbon emissions worldwide. Here is a video of John Kerry, accompanied by his precious 2 year old granddaughter, signing the historic agreement.
Here is President Obama's full statement:
"Today is Earth Day -- the last one I'll celebrate as President. Looking back over the past seven years, I'm hopeful that the work we've done will allow my daughters and all of our children to inherit a cleaner, healthier, and safer planet. But I know there is still work to do.
That's why, today, the United States will join about 170 other countries in signing the Paris Agreement, a historic deal to reduce carbon emissions across the globe.
When Secretary of State John Kerry stands with other countries to support this agreement, we’ll advance a plan that prioritizes the health of our planet and our people. And we’ll come within striking distance of enacting the Paris Agreement years earlier than anyone expected.