Flood Prevention Could Bring ‘Huge’ Payoff as Global Risks Rise – Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Article Synopsis – “As climate change brings growing risks of inundation, investing now in protection could bring huge savings, researchers say. India, for instance, could save about $250 per $1 spent on protection to lessen the average frequency of floods from every 11 years to every 25 years by 2050. India, Bangladesh and Pakistan are likely to see the biggest number of people affected, while India, China and Democratic Republic of Congo could see the largest losses to urban infrastructure.” To read the actual article click here.