Obama praises Paris climate deal as 'tribute to American leadership'
by Martin Pengelly in New York from Environment | The Guardian on (#XGV5)
President hails agreement reached by nearly 200 countries as key step to protect planet's future and signal that clean energy is economically viable
President Obama on Saturday hailed the agreement to combat climate change and carbon emissions reached by nearly 200 countries in Paris as "a tribute to strong, principled American leadership" and a vital step in ensuring the future of the planet.
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