World Leaders Sign Paris Climate Agreement on Earth Day | Sojourners

World Leaders Sign Paris Climate Agreement on Earth Day

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The Paris climate accord, negotiated in the French capital just weeks after the terrorist attack there in November, was signed April 22 in recognition of Earth Day, reports USA TodayWorld leaders representing 175 countries were present for the signing, along with 197 children, including John Kerry’s granddaughter, whom he held as he signed the agreement for the U.S.

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