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Nearly all children globally exposed to at least one climate hazard: UNICEF Report

Almost all children globally are exposed to at least one climate hazard, and the situation is expected to worsen unless greenhouse gas emissions are urgently reduced.

Nearly all children globally exposed to at least one climate hazard: UNICEF Report
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A new report by UNICEF reveals that nearly all children globally are exposed to at least one climate hazard, with the situation expected to worsen unless greenhouse gas emissions are reduced urgently. The report warns of a deteriorating climate crisis that poses significant threats to children's health and well-being. Climate-related hazards such as droughts, heatwaves, and floods are becoming increasingly common and severe, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations. Urgent action is needed to mitigate the effects of climate change on children.

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