Factbox - World reacts to new climate accord

(Reuters) - From business leaders to politicians, world figures reacted on Saturday to news that climate negotiators in Paris had approved a breakthrough accord that will for the first time unite rich and poor nations in combating climate change. Below are select comments and quotes: U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: This is huge: Almost every country in the world just signed on to the #ParisAgreement on climate change-thanks to American leadership EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT JEAN-CLAUDE JUNCKER Today the world is united in the fight against climate change. Today the world gets a lifeline, a last chance to hand over to future generations a world that is more stable, a healthier planet, fairer societies and more prosperous economies. Read More http://ift.tt/1TIgp6e