From floods to extreme heat, 10 of the worst climate-linked disasters in 2018 caused at least $84.8 billion worth of damage, a study released by the charity Christian Aid said on Thursday.
Extreme weather driven by climate change hit every populated continent this year, the British relief organization said, warning that urgent action is needed to combat global warming.
"This report shows that for many people, climate change is having devastating impacts on their lives and livelihoods right now," Kat Kramer, who heads Christian Aid's work on climate issues, said in a statement.
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