Australia vulnerable but resilient on climate risk: FM GlobalBY RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | THURSDAY, 23 JUN 2022 5:31PMAlthough Australia ranks 107th out of 130 countries for climate risk exposure, it sits in 20th place for its ability to address those risks, according to a new ranking from FM Global. Related News |
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