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COP-out: Who's Liable For Climate Change Destruction?

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What's the Difference Between Climate Loss and Damage?

Vanuatu is seeking $1.7 million to begin community led discussions about what to do with its burial grounds as the oceans rise. Vanuatu has also set up a loss in damage fund, but that's just for planning and setup; it's not for when actual disasters hit. Christopher: How do you even put a number on something like that? Because damage from a hurricane is easier to measure. But cultural loss? I imagine that's harder to quantify.

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