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Rep. Kaptur Heralds Historic Paris Climate Agreement
Special to The Truth
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.”
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