Scientists Warn of Global 'Cascade' of Extreme Disasters by 2030

Climate hazards including excessive heat, drought, and storms could have 'cascading impacts" that humans all over the world may feel within the next decade, according to research issued ahead of the UN Climate Summit, COP26. More frequent extreme weather events might lead to increased food insecurity, displacement, and conflict within vulnerable nations by 2030, with follow-on repercussions for entire regions and the global economy.