'Loss and suffering': Latest weather records fuel climate resilience warnings

James Murray
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'Loss and suffering': Latest weather records fuel climate resilience warnings

2023 has kicked off with yet more extreme weather records being toppled, further underscoring the need for greater climate resilience

2023 has got underway with a dual warning on the urgent need for governments and businesses to enhance their climate resilience, thanks to a fresh wave of temperature records and a new report highlighting...

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