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Extreme Weather Compounds the Risks for Japan's Aging Population.

Authors :
Motoko Rich
Makiko lnoue
Hisako Ueno
Hida, Hikari
Source :
New York Times. 7/10/2020, Vol. 169 Issue 58750, pA12-A12. 2/3p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article focuses on the climate change has spurred more torrential rains in Japan, causing deadly flooding and mudslides in a nation with many rivers and mountains. Topics include flooding and landslides killed 237 people across 14 prefectures in western Japan; and the coronavirus pandemic is adding an extra layer of complexity.

Subjects

Subjects :
*POPULATION aging
*WEATHER

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
169
Issue :
58750
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
144486980