This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Climate change is a pocketbook issue, report shows. It affects tourism, health, industry. Climate change is a pocketbook issue, report shows. It affects tourism, health, industry.

The United Nations’ top court in a landmark advisory opinion says countries could be in violation of international law if they fail to take measures to protect the planet from climate change, and nations harmed by its effects could be entitled to reparations.

International Court of Justice determines countries are responsible for corporate emissions and must cooperate to achieve concrete emission reduction targets.

As climate change accelerates, Ohio’s cities and counties are bracing for a wide range of costly impacts. They span nearly every aspect of public infrastructure and services. Cities will need to retrofit buildings for energy efficiency,

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says money, not just science, makes the case for curbing climate change.

A recent report from the Public Policy Institute of California found additionally that 60% were very concerned, a remarkable increase from 47% last year.

"Climate change especially irregular rainfall patterns and high temperatures is likely to affect the productivity of horticultural crops," the minister said.

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