Researchers examining data going back to 1990s find global south has borne brunt despite causing least emissions

Heatwaves brought on by human-caused climate breakdown have cost the global economy about $16tn since the 1990s, according to a study.

The research calculates the financial impact of extreme heat on infrastructure, agriculture, productivity, human health and other areas.

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