Climate: "Scientists agree on the rising cost of extreme events"

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Storm Ida caused extensive damage and claimed 40 lives in New York State on September 2, 2021. © AP / Craig Ruttle

By: Florent Guignard Follow

According to a study conducted by the British NGO

,

global warming not only threatens global biodiversity, it also threatens the world's finances.

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This year, the ten costliest climate disasters topped $ 170 billion in damage.

A larger amount compared to the previous year, according to Christian Aid.

Analysis of the situation with 

, Director General of the Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI).

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