Climate Crisis Poised to Push 100 Million into Extreme Poverty | Common Dreams | Breaking News & Views for the Progressive Community

Climate Crisis Poised to Push 100 Million into Extreme Poverty | Common Dreams | Breaking News & Views for the Progressive Community



 One of the key ideas of the decades ahead: "To effectively solve the
climate crisis we must simultaneously tackle the root causes of poverty
and hunger globally."

Already,
global warming is sparking higher agricultural prices; increasing
"natural hazards" such as heat waves, droughts, and floods; and
exacerbating public health issues. (Photo: World Bank/flickr/cc)