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'Climate apartheid' will push 120 million into poverty by 2030, UN states


'Climate apartheid' will push 120 million into poverty by 2030, UN states

According to a report released by the UN on Tuesday, climate change will have he greatest impact on those living in poverty.

According to UN Special Rapporteur Philip Alston, "even if targets are met, tens of millions will be impoverished, leading to widespread displacement and hunger."

That already in poverty stricken regions are expected to get the worse of impact, as extreme temperatures are expected impact crops which will result in a loss of income and health.

Masses will be faced with starvation or migration.


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