The Graphic Truth: Where are climate-linked scorchers deadliest?

July 01, 2021

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The Graphic Truth: Where are climate-linked scorchers deadliest?

Ari Winkleman

A recent spate of extreme heat waves has killed scores of people around the world. But, why is this happening? According to a recent study, 37 percent of all global deaths from heat can be attributed directly to climate change, as a rapidly warming planet caused by industrial pollution makes heat waves more frequent, intense... and deadly. We take a look at where climate-linked scorchers kill the most people, as well as carbon dioxide emissions per capita in those places.

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Small businesses are more than just corner shops and local services. They’re a driving force of economic growth, making up 90% of all businesses globally. As the global middle class rapidly expands, new opportunities are emerging for entrepreneurs to launch and grow small businesses.

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As the world reacted to Israel and the US bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities last week, one group was largely silent – Iran’s network of allied militias in the Middle East.

Hiring is picking up despite falling inventory growth, and southern cities are leading the way in small business hiring. But can supply hold up? Subscribe to Bank of America Institute and read the full analysis to see what’s driving this shift.