Climate change may push 100 million people into extreme poverty by 2030.
Climate change may push 100 million people into extreme poverty by 2030. -
The World Bank is calling for immediate action to lower greenhouse gas emissions while reducing poverty. Its new report (which defines extreme poverty as living on less than $1.90 a day) says poorest countries are more vulnerable to climate-related threats like natural disasters, surging food prices, and increased disease prevalence. Quartz