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2007 was one of the worst years ever for storms, floods and droughts with some of the world’s poorest people hit hardest. Climate change affects us all and we can all be part of the solution. Find out what you can do to PowerDown.

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A record 12 UN emergency appeals were related to extreme weather in 2007. Will 2008 break the record again? Find out more here.

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Watch our video to find out some of the causes, impacts and solutions to climate change.

What is ActionAid doing?

What is ActionAid doing?
ActionAid has been working across seven countries affected by extreme weather such as floods, storms and droughts.



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