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2020 weather disasters boosted by climate change: report

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The ten costliest weather disasters worldwide this year saw insured damages worth $150 billion, topping the figure for 2019 and reflecting a long-term impact of global warming, according to a report Monday. The same disasters claimed at least 3,500 lives and displaced more than 13.5 million people.

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BBC News

Climate change: Extreme weather causes huge losses in 2020

Hurricanes, floods and wildfires wreaked havoc, causing deaths and a huge financial impact.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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Yahoo News

Climate change: Extreme weather causes huge losses in 2020

Hurricanes, floods and wildfires wreaked havoc, causing deaths and a huge financial impact.

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Guardian

Weather disasters cost $150bn in 2020, revealing impact of climate change – report

From Australian bushfires to Atlantic hurricanes, insurance damages were the highest annual total ever, says Christian Aid study

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Ten worst extreme weather events in 2020 cost world about $140bn, report says

This year saw large-scale fires in Australia and the US and extreme flooding in China, India and Pakistan, among other disasters

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

2020 Weather Disasters Boosted By Climate Change: Report

3 years ago·New Delhi, India

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CNN

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3 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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