Extreme Weather Events Linked to Climate Change Have Cost the World $2 Trillion Over the Past Decade, Report Finds

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By Paige BennettNov 11, 2024, 3:13 pm195 ptsTop
According to a new report by the International Chamber of Commerce and consultancy firm Oxera, extreme weather events over the past 10 years have cost a total of $2 trillion globally. The countries that have faced the biggest losses include the U.S., China and India. The report tracked nearly 4,000 extreme…

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Extreme Weather Events Linked to Climate Change Have Cost the World $2 Trillion Over the Past Decade, Report Finds

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