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The First US Climate Change Refugees - A New Reality

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

To many Americans, the idea of “climate refugees” and displacement due to rising sea levels and changing environmental conditions seems like an impossible fantasy that only happens in far off Isla…

Filed under: Environment

Related to: Education ,Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Information and Resources ,Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Climate Change,United States,Climate Displacement,Climate Refugees,Relocation Efforts,Isle de Jean Charles

0 replies | 2199 views | Posted on: 07/12/2016 | Last updated: 07/12/2016

Climate Refugees: A Call For International Relocation Action

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

The world is facing a new and ugly reality of anthropogenic climate change. As the planet warms, we’re seeing the sea levels rise, storms grow stronger and more variable, and fresh water supplies dw…

Filed under: Environment

Related to: Education ,Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Information and Resources ,Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Climate Change,Environment,COP21,Climate Displacement,Climate Refugees,Climate Relocation,UNHCR,resettlement proposal

0 replies | 2426 views | Posted on: 07/12/2016 | Last updated: 07/12/2016