Middle East and African economies have most to gain if world goes green, study finds

University of Cambridge says adapting to hotter weather will be key for region's GDP

Victory in the fight against climate change would give the Middle East and Africa the biggest economic boost, a new study finds.

By the same token, however, some Middle East economies would be hit especially hard if global warming gets out of control.

In the most extreme case, a typical economy in the region would be more than 20 per cent smaller by 2100 than if emissions are reined in.

And the 174-country University of Cambridge research shows how vital it will be for the region to adapt to more extreme weather.

By Tim Stickings.

Full story at The National News.