Nicaragua Will Sign Paris Climate Accord, Leaving Only U.S., Syria on Outside
Nicaragua, where more than half of its energy comes from renewable sources, will sign the Paris Accord, President Daniel Ortega said this week. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix) At a Glance Nicaragua is joining 189 other countries in signing the landmark Paris Climate Accord.The developing nation initially refused to sign because it felt the agreement didn't go far enough to curb greenhouse gas emissions.The U.S. pulled out of the accord in June. Nicaragua is poised to sign the Paris Climate Accord, leaving...