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Hurricane Maria devastates Puerto Rico, causing nearly 3,000 deaths and major damage estimated to be $90 billion according to official estimates.
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Indonesia is struck by a massive earthquake and tsunami.
Millions participate in a Global Climate Strike, led by Greta Thunberg.
Greta Thunberg, the Swedish climate activist, delivers an emotional speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit, condemning world leaders for their “betrayal” of young people through their inertia and lack of meaningful action action over the climate crisis. She was Sixteen year-old at the time. More