Fiji first to ratify Paris climate change pact

Fiji, a volcanic archipelago of over 300 islands, has become the first country to ratify a new global warming accord. The country’s 50 lawmakers unanimously confirmed the first global pact to curb greenhouse gas emissions on Friday, the Pacific Islands News Association reported. Acting foreign minister Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum said ratifying the pact was a priority … Continue reading Fiji first to ratify Paris climate change pact