US Secretary of State John Kerry tackles nations on climate change

US Secretary of State John Kerry announced that the United States will double its contribution to helping vulnerable nations adapt to climate change impacts, as he appealed for the world to take action to deal with the phenomenon.

Challenging participants at UN talks to reach a new global climate agreement by tomorrow’s self-imposed deadline, Kerry said the US would increase the amount of money it provides for climate adaption grants to $860m (€78m) by 2020.

Developing nations have been demanding more money for adaption as they struggle with increased extreme weather events, like hurricanes, heavy rains, and floods.