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Extreme weather 'keeps people poor'
2013-10-16 05:05:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BBC: New research suggests that extreme weather events will keep people poor in many parts of the world. The authors argue that where disasters like drought are prevalent, they can be the most important cause of poverty. They say that up to 325 million people will be living in countries highly exposed to natural hazards by 2030. If aid is not used to reduce these risks, the progress made in fighting poverty could disappear. The report has been compiled by the Overseas Development Institute. It examines...
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