Climate change to shrink economies of rich, poor, hot and cold countries alike unless Paris Agreement holds

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Climate change to shrink economies of rich, poor, hot and cold countries alike unless Paris Agreement holds

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/08/190819082450.htm

 

Detrimental economic effects of global warming are likely to go beyond those being discussed in policy circles — particularly for wealthier nations, say researchers. Study suggests that 7% of global GDP will disappear by 2100 as a result of business-as-usual carbon emissions — including over 10% of incomes in both Canada and the United States.