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A recent study published in Nature Communications highlights the unequal distribution of human exposure to future climate extremes. The research combines climate modeling and socio-demographic data to project how severe climate events will become and who will be most affected. The study reveals that regions with historically marginalized populations, such as parts of Africa, South Asia, and Latin America, will experience the harshest increases in climate damage risk. These areas face limited adaptive capacity due to economic constraints, fragile health systems, and infrastructure ill-equipped to handle extreme events. The research also shows that socioeconomic status is a key determinant of climate exposure inequality, with poorer communities residing in hazard-prone areas with limited access to protective infrastructure. The study calls for targeted interventions grounded in robust science and equity considerations to address climate inequality and ensure that no population is left behind in the face of climate change.

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