THE STORY BEHIND THE SATIRE · Nepal · Sep 9
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Climate justice arrives with an invoice
What happened
After a catastrophic glacier-linked flood, Nepal sought billions in international aid and framed the request as climate justice.
Why it matters
Countries contributing least to warming often lack the resources to absorb its most severe consequences.
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The smallest emitter has been handed the largest cleanup bill.
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