Paris climate deal set to be signed by record number of states
by Suzanne Goldenberg, New York from on (#1BD2W)
About 170 countries are expected to sign today in a move the UN hopes will ensure early ratification of the deal
About 170 countries gathered at the United Nations for a ceremonial signing of the landmark Paris agreement on Friday, in a powerful display of global efforts to fight climate change.
A dozen countries - mainly the small island states at risk of being drowned by rising seas - said they would take the additional step on Friday of ratifying or granting legal approval to the agreement.
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