Washington, Oct 31, 2024 (AFP) - 1.2 billion people at 'high risk' from climate change: World Bank

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2024-10-31

1.2 billion people around the globe are at high risk from the impacts of climate change, the World Bank said Thursday, adding that the poorest countries face the toughest challenges. These challenges include hazards like heat waves, flooding, hurricanes and drought, the Bank announced in a new report, which found that boosting economic growth could reduce the number of people impacted by climate change. "The sobering reality is that every countr......

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