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Solar storm ‘would cost global economy $2.4 trillion’

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'Extreme space weather' entering Earth ’s atmosphere would wreak havoc with satellites that underpin the global economy.

Homes and hospitals would also be left in darkness because the storm would likely damage critical energy grids around the world.

The UK economy alone would suffer a $ 113bn loss because of its heavy reliance on GPS-style tracking systems.