Japan close to ratifying Paris accord on climate change

Japan close to ratifying Paris accord on climate change

Japan's House of Representatives approves ratification of the Paris Agreement on fighting global warming on Nov. 8, 2016. With the completion of domestic procedures for the landmark accord, Japan will submit necessary documents to the United Nations in New York to formally become a signatory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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