Nearly half the world's children exposed to three or more climate risks: UNICEF

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Nearly half the world's children exposed to three or more climate risks: UNICEF

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UNICEF warns that over 1 billion children worldwide are exposed to three or more overlapping climate hazards, with some regions facing disproportionately severe impacts. This highlights the urgent global need to address compounded climate risks affecting children's health and safety.

More than 1 billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, UNICEF warned Monday, while highlighting the disproportionate impact in some regions of the world.

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