The number of people who stand to bear the brunt from climate change just got bigger.

According to a new estimate from the United Nations, 8 billion people are living on the planet now, up from 7 billion in 2010. Most of that growth is happening in poorer nations that have contributed the least to the #climate crisis — and yet are vulnerable to its impacts and lack the resources to adapt to a warming world.

Key to adaptation: sustainable, affordable energy.
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https://www.politico.com/newsletters/power-switch/2022/11/16/climate-change-8-billion-reasons-to-worry-00067793