3 developments that could help the world stay below a dangerous global warming threshold

The recent streak of record-breaking temperatures has shown that climate change is not waiting for the world to take decisive action.

But the adoption of the Paris Agreement was a clear signal that the world is ready to take climate change seriously. 175 countries signed and 15 of these ratified the climate deal during the signing ceremony.

There can be no doubt that the window of opportunity to limit global warming to below 1.5℃, akey target of the 2015 Paris agreement, is closing fast. But there are encouraging signs around the world that this can still be done, even if there is still a very long way to go. Here are three of the most positive developments that will help the world reach its target.

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