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'Man-made' climate change a major woman's problem
2015-03-07 01:55:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Agence France-Presse: Men and women may not always be on the same footing but you would think both sexes would be equal in the face of gigantic floods, typhoons or droughts. Think again. Countless studies show that natural disasters on average kill more women than men -- 90 percent female fatalities in some cases, prevent girls from going to school, increase the threat of sexual assault. And the list goes on. This issue has leapt to the fore in global negotiations on climate change, which scientists warn will be...
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