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Natural disasters: How the economy suffers
Due to extreme rainfall and severe flooding, economic losses caused by natural disasters almost doubled in July compared to the previous year.
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Due to extreme rainfall and severe flooding, economic losses caused by natural disasters almost doubled in July compared to the previous year.
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A highway bridge in northwest China has collapsed after heavy rainfall. At least twelve people died and many are still missing.
By Fabian Peltsch
Last year, storms caused insured damages worth billions of euros. Hail damage to vehicles led to high costs, especially because repair costs have increased. Insurers are now calling for a focus on climate adaptation instead of mandatory insurance.
By Lukas Bayer
The record temperatures in large parts of China are not only alarming climate activists. Crops could also be lost. The country's national food reserves are still likely to buy time for the political leadership. But the chance for an independent food supply is moving further and further into the distance, and with it, the hope for sustainable solutions.
By Ning Wang
China is the undisputed world champion in artificial rainmaking. Capacities are constantly being expanded to mitigate at least the worst consequences of climate change. Neighboring countries fear that they will be deprived of urgently needed rain.
By Redaktion Table