From droughts in sub-Saharan Africa to powerful storms in South Asia, activists and development experts have long warned that environmental degradation disproportionately affects poor countries. We explore how climate change and pollution are affecting development outcomes, who's responsible, and the range of solutions available.
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Climate Change and the Global Poor
Listen Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007 at 1:37 p.m. in Environment, Politics, SocietyGuests
Kevin Watkins
Lead Author, Human Development Report 2007/2008, United Nations Development Program
David Roodman
Research Fellow, Center for Global Development; Project Manager, Commitment to Development Index
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