The Lancet: Few countries prepared to tackle worsening climate-related health risks

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570 million people could face risks of increased flooding, bigger storms and soil and water salinification and be permanently forced to leave their homes
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570 million people could face risks of increased flooding, bigger storms and soil and water salinification and be permanently forced to leave their homes

New report warns climate change is putting humanity at greater risk from infectious diseases and food insecurity

The 2021 Lancet Countdown report has today warned the impacts of climate change pose increasing health risks and are exacerbating existing health and social inequalities. The sixth annual Lancet climate...

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