By 2040, if we do not act, the world is projected to be 2 degrees warmer than it is today. This means more heat waves, crop failures, natural disasters, droughts and famines. The brunt of the epidemic will be borne by the world's poor and has the potential to undo all the progress we've made toward making poverty a thing of the past. Watch the video to learn more about the implications of climate change and what we can to help.

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Video: World Bank

Editorial

Defend the Planet

What does climate change have to do with ending poverty?