New UN Database to Help Countries Tap Climate ‘Loss and Damage’ Fund
When top-strength Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in September 2017, bringing a big storm surge, torrential rain and howling winds, roads, bridges and the power network were obliterated.
The US island territory – which was already suffering an economic recession – came to a standstill amid electricity outages, severe flooding, and food and water shortages.
Photo courtesy of Direct Relief.
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