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Climate change, disaster risk: Asian action critical

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THE JURY may still be out on the link between climate change and natural disasters. But one thing is clear: Weather-related disasters are increasing in both frequency and intensity. Witness the string of severe recent floods across Asia—from Pakistan, to Thailand, to the Philippines—and Hurricane “Sandy” in the United States, which have vividly shown us [...]

Posted: November 29th, 2012 in Columnists,Columns,Inquirer Opinion | Read More »

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