Historical Events tagged with "paris agreement"
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Politics & Government
U.S. and China Ratify Paris Climate Agreement
September 3rd, 2016 8 years ago
On September 3, 2016, the United States and China, the world’s two largest carbon emitters responsible for 40% of global emissions, formally ratified the Paris Agreement. This historic commitment took place during a summit in Hangzhou, China, where leaders highlighted the urgency of addressing climate change. By joining this international accord, both nations expressed their determination to limit global warming and work collaboratively to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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