'A snapshot of climate devastation': Study claims 2024's biggest climate disasters cost $200bn

Stuart Stone
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Ten costliest climate disasters of 2024 each caused more than $4bn in damage, Christian Aid study finds

The 10 most costly climate disasters of 2024 collectively caused more than $200bn in damages, according to a new analysis published today by Christian Aid. The charity's annual assessment of the 10...

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