Is a climate deal good to go?  The European Union has formed an alliance with 79 African, Caribbean and Pacific countries in a final push for agreement at the climate summit COP21.  The new alliance has agreed a common position on some of the most divisive aspects of the proposed deal.  They say the Paris agreement must be legally binding, inclusive and fair – and be reviewed every 5 years.  The EU will pay €475 million ($522 million) to support climate action in the partner countries up to 2020.  The alliance has also agreed that the Paris text must include a “transparency and accountability system” to track nations’ progress on their climate pledges, and share best practice.