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Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds
Research shows natural hazards linked to climate crisis disrupted 23 elections in 18 countries in 2024 Democracy is under mounting threat from the climate crisis, with new analysis documenting how elections are increasingly shaped not…
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The relationship between climate-related disasters and democratic processes is becoming increasingly complex. Extreme weather events such as heatwaves, floods, and wildfires have disrupted elections in various countries. Research has identified at least 94 instances of climate-related impacts affecting elections and referendums across 52 countries over the past two decades. The findings suggest that climate change is not only a threat to global stability but also to democratic institutions.
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