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Extreme heat costs South Asia 31 million jobs annually , could cut GDP by 7 pc by 2050 : World Bank
africaleader.com · South Africa
Extreme heat is costing South Asia 31 million jobs annually and could reduce GDP by 7% by 2050. This highlights a significant and worsening environmental and economic crisis in the region.
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