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Sep 2022
27m 25s

How much can flooding in Pakistan be bla...

Bbc World Service
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<p>Floods in Pakistan have destroyed or damaged millions of homes, schools and businesses. So far nearly 1500 people have died and 33 million have been affected. With Pakistan contributing less than 1% to global CO2 emissions, a keen sense of injustice is felt in the country, and demands for international support have been made. The Pakistan government has c ... Show More
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