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" When it comes to providing aid, developing innovations, and making bold steps that change the course of history, the United States is usually on the front lines. "
Seth Berkley
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" Land degradation, rising sea levels, famine, and conflict will continue to drive people from their homes and towards cities, with megacities like Mexico City and Lagos becoming increasingly common in some of the poorest parts of the world. "
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