Houston has been in high-temps for several months already, so saying today is the first day of summer feels kind of strange. However, the World Bank is using this as an opportunity to remind the public about the possible consequences of three more decades of climate change upon global poverty and development. (PDF report) And given that many of Texas own experiences with drought may have a connection to this topic, not to mention our growing business and family connections to several “at-risk” regions, we would do well to consider these possible implications.
