ABC News
December 12, 2015
A global accord to fight climate change was approved today in a vote by the nearly 200 nationals involved in the COP21 conference in Paris.
Shortly after the announcement the White House tweeted its approval from President Obama’s account, saying “This is huge.”
The announcement was followed by several minutes of applause, hugging at the podium, and tears from supporters in the audience.
Secretary of State John Kerry praised the accord and the means by which it came to be adopted, saying, “This is in the interest of every nation on earth.”
Kerry thanked the delegations for their cooperation, energy, commitment and “remarkable spirit of collegiality.”
