Rep. Kaptur Heralds Historic Paris Climate Agreement

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, issued this statement following news that negotiators in Paris had reached an historic climate accord.

“The global awakening that the Paris Climate Change Agreement represents is truly historic. For so many of the nations of the world to agree to address a common challenge, a step necessary for our mutual survival, indicates a new normal of common purpose for our fragile earth.

“With the global human population now at 7.3 billion people, having doubled in number since the 1970s and growth expected to continue, there is much for humankind to address.

“Ocean levels are rising, more fierce and strange weather events are occurring at an increasing pace, and ‎demands on the earth's finite resources continue to expand exponentially to serve growing populations worldwide. This Agreement translates into a Global Call to Action for a sane, and sustainable future for all. Now, let us work to make its goals achievable.”

Full text of the agreement can be found by clicking here.

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