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North America and Climate Change

'Numerous studies assume a rise in summer drought periods in North America in the future and an increasing probability of severe cyclones relatively far north along the U.S. East Coast in the long term. The rise in sea level caused by climate change will further increase the risk of storm surge.'

Peter Hoppe, who heads Geo Risks
Research at the reinsurance giant
Munich Re.

 

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