At COP26, World Governments Agree to Strengthen Emissions Pledges but Questions Loom

GLASGOW—More than 190 nations reached a deal at the United Nations summit here that aims to accelerate greenhouse-gas-emissions cuts throughout the earth, but leaves large thoughts around how governments will adhere to by way of in the coming decade to try out to avert the worst effects of worldwide warming.

Supporters say the deal—struck Saturday evening right after two months of negotiations—signals new dedication amongst the world’s governments to change away from burning fossil fuels, the main source of greenhouse gases that experts say are creating the earth to warm. The settlement, however, capabilities weaknesses that have hamstrung U.N. climate talks over the many years.