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IFRC warns human-caused climate change made record-breaking heatwave 150 times more likely, putting lives at risk

IFRC warns human-caused climate change made record-breaking heatwave 150 times more likely, putting lives at risk

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Red Cross Red Crescent: Humanitarian sector joins forces to tackle ‘existential threat’ of climate change

Red Cross Red Crescent: Humanitarian sector joins forces to tackle ‘existential threat’ of climate change

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Red Cross Red Crescent sounds the alarm over deadly combination of heat and COVID-19

Red Cross Red Crescent sounds the alarm over deadly combination of heat and COVID-19

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IFRC braces for hurricane season in midst of COVID-19 pandemic

IFRC braces for hurricane season in midst of COVID-19 pandemic

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New report: Alarming levels of climate-related displacement

New report: Alarming levels of climate-related displacement

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IFRC announces expansion of disaster fund ahead of major climate summit

IFRC announces expansion of disaster fund ahead of major climate summit

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Red Cross provides relief ahead of extreme winter season in Mongolia

Red Cross provides relief ahead of extreme winter season in Mongolia

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Red Cross faces record number of climate related disasters in 2020

Red Cross faces record number of climate related disasters in 2020

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Climate change: New report shows global response is failing people in greatest need

Climate change: New report shows global response is failing people in greatest need

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Red Cross bracing for Hurricane Eta’s winds, flooding, and storm surge

Red Cross bracing for Hurricane Eta’s winds, flooding, and storm surge

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Sudan floods: “The conditions are simply appalling” says IFRC Secretary General, as emergency appeal remains woefully underfunded

Sudan floods: “The conditions are simply appalling” says IFRC Secretary General, as emergency appeal remains woefully underfunded

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At least 51.6 million people doubly hit by climate-related disasters and COVID-19, new analysis by IFRC reveals

At least 51.6 million people doubly hit by climate-related disasters and COVID-19, new analysis by IFRC reveals

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