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Climate Crisis Threatens Global Economy and Infrastructure

10/2/2025

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Climate change raises infrastructure risks across sectors globally today.
Tourism disruptions in Italy, Greece, and Spain during peak seasons dampen GDP.
Tonga and Antigua and Barbuda face heavy post-disaster debt tied to recovery.
In 2024, European wildfires cost €4.1 billion. Experts warn GDP could fall 50% by 2090, with $1.7-3.1 trillion in annual damages by 2050.

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Story summary

Climate change raises infrastructure risks across sectors globally today.
Tourism disruptions in Italy, Greece, and Spain during peak seasons dampen GDP.
Tonga and Antigua and Barbuda face heavy post-disaster debt tied to recovery.
In 2024, European wildfires cost €4.1 billion. Experts warn GDP could fall 50% by 2090, with $1.7-3.1 trillion in annual damages by 2050.