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As Populations Grow and New Hazards Emerge, Understanding Global Trends and Research Can Help Us Chart the Course

National Fire Protection Association

billion will be added to the world’s urban population by 2050, with almost 90 percent of this growth happening in Asia and Africa. Furthermore, it is projected that 2.5 The magnitude of this population growth puts enormous pressure on our built environment and has already spurred the construction of more tall buildings and denser cities.

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Prepare for the Impact of Tropical Storm Nicole

everbridge

By 2050, severe weather and climate-related events are projected to displace 1.2 Risk Assessment: Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (THIRA) to understand what natural threats or hazards may impact their community, buildings, and infrastructure. The Global Impact of Severe Weather. sign up for free trial.

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Mitigating the Impact of Severe Weather

everbridge

By 2050, severe weather and climate-related events could displace 1.2 As severe weather continues to threaten more people and cause greater harm, building resilience against natural hazards and climate threats is paramount: the time for governments and enterprises to act is now. Severe weather puts millions in harm’s way each year.

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Making Environmental Stewardship a Priority for Business

BMC

That’s a great step toward the climate neutrality goal of the EU’s Green Deal , which seeks to eliminate net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050, separate economic growth from resource use, and create inclusive opportunities for everyone. A quarter of the €750 billion fund is dedicated to climate action.

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Making Environmental Stewardship a Priority for Business

BMC

That’s a great step toward the climate neutrality goal of the EU’s Green Deal , which seeks to eliminate net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050, separate economic growth from resource use, and create inclusive opportunities for everyone. A quarter of the €750 billion fund is dedicated to climate action.