UN climate deal: Too little, too late? – UpFront

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Many across the world applauded last year when nearly 200 countries adopted the first ever agreement to address climate change.

Proponents of the Paris agreement say the deal signals a global commitment to reduce greenhouse gasses, but critics call it “worthless”, “weak” and “not strong enough”.

So, is the Paris agreement a historic victory or dangerous distraction?

In the Arena, Mehdi Hasan asks UN Climate Chief Christiana Figueres if the Paris agreement is too little, too late.

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