The deal is aimed at cutting back on greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners. Today, we are following through on that promise," said UN environment chief Erik Solheim in a statement, referring to 2015's Paris climate talks. Gaining momentumThe deal binding 197 nations crowns a wave of measures to help fight climate change this month. Last week, the 2015 Paris Agreement to curb climate-warming emissions passed its required threshold to enter into force after India, Canada and the European Parliament ratified it. But unlike the Paris agreement, the Kigali deal is legally binding, has very specific timetables and has an agreement by rich countries to help poor countries adapt their technology.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 15, 2016 19:41 UTC