Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Climate Change Could Create Climate Refugees

An alarming new study predicts that by 2050, 200 million people could be forced to migrate due to climate change. Areas in which the general population relies heavily on agriculture are most at risk. Unfortunately these nations generally struggle with poverty as well. Experts predict that without financial assistance and resources, climate refugees would crowd already over populated urban cities. An article from CNN further explains the challenges climate refugees could face: Climate Change Refugees


-Danielle Jenkins


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