A study by Vrije Universiteit Brussel reveals that climate change poses a disproportionate burden on younger generations, particularly Gen Alpha, who will face unprecedented climate extremes such as heatwaves and food shortages throughout their lives. Researchers predict that 1.5 billion children today could experience significant climate challenges depending on global efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions. The study combines demographic data with climate projections, assessing the potential impact of these extremes on children aged 5-18 by 2025, emphasizing the greatest risks to vulnerable populations and calling for urgent action from world leaders.
Researchers at Vrije Universiteit Brussel warn that climate change poses a disproportionate burden on today's youth, with Gen Alpha facing unprecedented climate extremes throughout their lives.
Study author Wim Thiery highlighted that vulnerable children suffer the most severe impacts from climate extremes, urging world leaders to act decisively to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
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