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The cities that some 4.4 billion individuals name dwelling are more and more vulnerable to catastrophic climate-driven occasions. Rising sea ranges and flooding threaten coastal megacities like New York Metropolis and Jakarta, and excessive warmth waves, like those who afflict cities throughout South Asia and the Center East annually, are projected to develop into extra frequent and extreme.

Whereas our constructed environments and infrastructure are being examined by unpredictable climate and altering populations, many city communities are dealing with heightened climate-related well being and financial dangers. Risks reminiscent of air air pollution and pure disasters may be particularly acute in creating international locations, the place they threaten to drive extra individuals into poverty.

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