Extreme weather events to hit 70% of world's population in next 20 years

70% of people worldwide may experience extreme temperature and rainfall events.

Nearly three-quarters of the global population could face rapid and intense changes in extreme weather patterns within the next two decades unless greenhouse gas emissions are significantly reduced, according to a new study published in Nature Geoscience.

70% of people worldwide may experience extreme temperature and rainfall events. This figure could be reduced to 20% if emissions are cut.

The study was led by scientists from the CICERO Center for International Climate Research.