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Extreme weather cost $2tn globally over past decade, report finds

Extreme weather cost $2tn globally over past decade, report finds

Above: On Oct. 29, historic rainfall, especially in Valencia, caused river to burst and severe flooding. On November 10, 2024, Valencia, Spain, flood-damaged cars are stacked at a junkyard outside Paiporta. Image copyright: Jaime Alekos / Contributor / Anadolu via Getty Images***PLEASE REPLACE WATERMARKED IMAGE***

The Spin

Climate change is not a problem for the future; it is a reality with immediate consequences, costing the world trillions of dollars. World leaders at COP29 in Baku must recognize that financing climate action in the developing world is not an act of generosity. All nations must immediately transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient development. Every dollar we invest in a more resilient global economy will benefit us all.

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The success of COP29 climate negotiations in Baku depends on the West's commitment to funding poorer countries' climate change efforts. Low- or zero-carbon technology, adapting to rising sea levels and shifting weather patterns, and resilient infrastructure cost trillions. Clean energy programs in emerging markets and developing countries will require $80 -100B by the early 2030s—global equity must be kept in mind.

Metaculus Prediction

There is a 95% chance there will be at least 2˚C of global warming by 2100, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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