The US is the only country to argue that the accord demands too much of signatory nationsThe Paris climate pact agreed at the conclude of 2015 was a historic achievement after more than two decades of failed efforts to reach a global consensus on climate change. It became legally binding about a year later,after countries responsible for 55% of global greenhouse gas emissions had ratified it.
Only two countries contain not joined: Syria, which was crippled by war at the time of negotiations, and Nicaragua,which refused to sign up because it considered the deal too weak. Therefore, as the US pulls out it becomes the only country in the world to argue that the Paris accord demands too much of signatory nations.
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Source: theguardian.com