American actress and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie is asking the American public to assist with the flooding catastrophe in Pakistan in a new public service announcement (PSA).
“One fifth of Pakistan is underwater, thousands of people died in the initial flooding and the threat of disease now looms for 20 million affected people,” explains Jolie. “This is not just a humanitarian crisis, it is an economic and social catastrophe.”
Jolie is encouraging people to donate so tents, food, clean water, and medical supplies can reach Pakistan.
With global climate change increasing, the number of people suffering the devastating effects of climate extremes will increase. Flooding, drought, hurricanes, and other climate related catastrophes will likely become more common in the future.
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written by M , September 01, 2010