May 15, 2006 View all publications PDF 1.74mb | Download Now A staggering 182 million people in sub-Saharan Africa alone could die of disease directly attributable to climate change by the end of the century. Many millions more throughout the world face death and devastation due to climate-induced floods, famine, drought and conflict.That is the sombre message of 'The climate of poverty: facts, fears and hope', a new report from Christian Aid, which calls on the Irish and British governments to set an annual "carbon budget" to ensure that their climate pollution is reduced by at least 60% by 2050.