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Nepal Seeks Climate Compensation Amidst Flood Damage
Nepal is seeking international climate compensation following devastating floods on August 26, which caused an estimated $4 billion to $5 billion in damage. The disaster impacted key sectors like tourism and hydropower. Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah is set to raise the issue of climate compensation at the UN General Assembly. Activist Greta Thunberg has supported Nepal's call, stating the world owes the country "climate debt" rather than aid.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (3): National Herald, Newslaundry, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (2): Le Monde, The Economic Times