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"Compared to every other country in the world, the US is bearing the biggest brunt of the economic losses inflicted by climate breakdown – and will likely continue to do so."

“The estimated damages that have already occurred from climate change] are in the tens of trillions of dollars.”

https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/us-country-climate-loss-damage

NOTE: This is because things cost more in the US, AND it's a big country. But a home lost is a home lost no matter its price tag.
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The US is now paying more than any other country for climate change damage, study suggests | BBC Science Focus Magazine

Despite being the biggest carbon emitter, the US is already paying a disproportionate price for the climate crisis.

BBC Science Focus Magazine

MediaFaro Analysis Jul 6, 2025

Cost of living: Which are the cheapest and most expensive countries in Europe?

Prices vary significantly between countries in Europe. Significant differences exist even between neighbouring countries such as Austria and Hungary — or Germany and Poland.

But how can we best compare prices across Europe? And what are the most expensive and cheapest countries across the continent?

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250706-cost-of-living-which-are-the-cheapest-and-most-expensive-countries-in-europe?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Europe #CostOfLiving #PurchasingPowerParity #Prices #Economy #Economics

Cost of living: Which are the cheapest and most expensive countries in Europe?

Prices vary significantly between countries in Europe. Significant differences exist even between neighbouring countries such as Austria and Hungary — or Germany and Poland. But how can we best compare …

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Jun 21, 2023

@b0rk would LOVE to hear how you did this. #PurchasingPowerParity is so important. I don't run a shop, but folks who do should know about this.

Dr Stevan Bruijns 🏥🚑😷Nov 10, 2022

#PurchasingPowerParity is the assumptions that a basket of goods will cost the same, no matter where in the world it was purchased.
If it costs £10 in the UK, it will cost £10 (in local currency) in Malawi, Sierra Leone or Tanzania.
But parity does not exist in reality. A basket of goods costing £10 in the UK, will be cheaper in Malawi, Sierra Leone and Tanzania. Conversely, the basket of goods in the UK would appear more expensive from Malawi, Sierra Leone and Tanzania.
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Global health research talk 2022

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