How Global Warming Could Slash the World’s GDP by 50%
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses a new report warning that climate change could shrink global GDP by 50% between 2070 and 2090 if emissions go unchecked. If accurate, U.S. GDP could be cut in half, causing catastrophic economic consequences. While long-term predictions carry uncertainty, the potential risk to the global economy is alarming.
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