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Apr 2023
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Special Report: Landslides exacerbated b...

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How can the most vulnerable countries protect against climate change if they’re drowning in debt? A major international aid agency revealed this week that 93% of the world’s worst-affected countries can’t afford to safeguard against natural disasters. Some are being forced to slash public spending or invest in fossil fuel industries just to pay back their de ... Show More
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