LETTER: More climate disasters prompt need for action
“Hundreds feared dead in devastating Nepal flood” are the latest in what seem to be almost daily reports of severe climate events.
Climate change is increasing the likelihood and severity of many extreme weather events, underscoring the need for much stronger preventive action.
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