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At U.N., 175 nations sign landmark Paris accord on global warming

In a striking declaration that the world is finally ready to change its polluted ways, global leaders gathered at the United Nations headquarters here to sign the landmark Paris climate accord, an agreement that’s seen as the blueprint for rescuing the planet.

The question is whether the plan will work.

Year after year, decade after decade, the planet has been getting warmer. This March was the warmest in recorded history. Scientists say the future will be filled with food shortages, drought, rising seas and extreme weather if bold action is not taken quickly.

“We are in a race against time,” said United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

I am posting this mainly because of this precious picture of Kerry holding his granddaughter while signing the accord. That's a cool picture of young Isabel sitting on her grandpa's lap while he is conducting official business. As for the accord itself, who knows.