Vietnam's economy is finally thriving after decades of war, but a new and insidious enemy - global warming - is hitting this Southeast Asian country, with deadly force. And its greatest victims are women. Matthew Graham has the story.
Thuc: Climate change already impact Vietnam, very strong impact to Vietnam.
Dr. Tran Thuc, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam
Thuc: More typhoons with high intensity have occurred during the last few years. Every year many, many people has been killed by natural disaster.
Campbell: Women are certainly bearing the disproportionate burden of climate change.

Source: United Nations radio

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