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April 30, 2016

Christians have much to do to achieves goals of climate accord

A butterfly is seen in a light show on the facade and dome of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 8. The show was sponsored by a coalition of production companies and charitable foundations to raise awareness about climate change. With nations like Canada signing the Paris Accord on climate change, the time for hard work to achieve its goals is only beginning.

Maybe Pope Francis got his wish.

On Earth Day, April 22, 175 world leaders signed the Paris Accord on climate change — a new one-day record for any international agreement. Fifteen countries immediately ratified it, making it law in those countries.

Published in International