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Cities are at the forefront of global warming threats

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As cities become hotter, the threats they face are rapidly increasing, particularly for those near the coasts

Economic risks overshadowed, not extinguished

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Environmental risks dominate the World Economic Forum's global survey ahead of its January 23-26 Davos meeting

Climate change poses many threats to the Middle East

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MIDDLE EAST

Areas around the Gulf are especially vulnerable to extreme weather, spiking heat, freshwater shortages and flooding

Russian grain exports on upward trend despite weather

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RUSSIA

Last year’s record harvest drives exports up and encourages search for new markets

Insect decline raises long-term food security risks

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The threat facing insects is hard to assess, but some species are clearly at risk and their loss could be devastating

Differing priorities of age groups polarise politics

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There are more people over than under 40 in high-income nations; this could exacerbate political polarisation

Future climate scenarios highlight rising risks

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Climate change impacts will not be avoided, but can be managed and eased to some extent

‘Hot spot’ states temper global food security progress

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INTERNATIONAL

Extreme storms and droughts have exacerbated food insecurity, despite global improvements

Domestic use is forgotten factor in Russian gas risk

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EUROPE

European states most exposed to a shut-down are those in the former Soviet bloc where gas is piped to the home

Heatwaves will become more common in Mexico

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MEXICO

Mexico experienced its third heatwave of the year this month; a fourth looks likely to begin within days