Costs for Climate Change Rose in 2018

Extreme weather driven by climate change killed thousands around the world in 2018 / Christian Aid report identifies 10 events that cost more than $1 billion each, with four events costing more than $7 billion each

Extreme weather, driven by climate change, hit every populated continent in 2018, killing, injuring and displacing millions and causing major economic damage costing billions of dollars, according to a report by Christian Aid. Counting the Cost: a year of climate breakdown identifies 10 of the most destructive droughts, floods, fires, heatwaves, typhoons and hurricanes of 2018, each of which caused damage of over US$1 billion. Four of... ... More: Official Press Release Christian Aid

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