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The Impact of Earthquakes and Hurricanes on Population
1:33:27 - 1:39:14 (05:47)
The last 50 years has seen huge development, big cities, and a lot of informal construction, which creates a big problem when earthquakes or hurricanes hit certain areas. Meanwhile, there is still little understanding about the connection between climate change and the increased frequency and intensity of natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes.
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Bill Gates talks about the impact of climate change on poor households, mentioning that they are affected in many different ways and require more focus from society.
1:33:27 - 1:36:43 (03:15)
Summary
Bill Gates talks about the impact of climate change on poor households, mentioning that they are affected in many different ways and require more focus from society. Although climate and heatwaves are just one of their many issues, it has a significant impact on their quality of life.
ChapterThe Impact of Earthquakes and Hurricanes on Population
Episode#339 – Climate Change Debate: Bjørn Lomborg and Andrew Revkin
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The increased frequency and intensity of natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes may be due to the effects of climate change.
1:36:42 - 1:39:14 (02:31)
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The increased frequency and intensity of natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes may be due to the effects of climate change. However, there is not enough funding or research dedicated to this growing field of study.