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August 31, 2022

World "Sleepwalking Toward the Destruction of the Planet," Warns U.N. Secretary-General
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U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres is warning that the world is
sleepwalking toward the destruction of the planet. He made the comment
in a plea for nations to help Pakistan recover from devastating floods
that have left a third of the country underwater and have killed over
1,100 and displaced 33 million.

Secretary-General António Guterres: "The government of Pakistan has
asked for the international community's help. Let us work together to
respond quickly and collaboratively to this colossal crisis. Let us all
step up in solidarity and support to the people of Pakistan in their
hour of need. Let's stop sleepwalking towards the destruction of our
planet by climate change. Today it is Pakistan. Tomorrow it could be
your country."

Pakistani officials estimate the flooding has damaged or destroyed 1
million homes and washed away over 2,000 miles of roads. In addition,
authorities say about 1 million animals have died.


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