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Climate Migration: Trauma, Exploitation, and Cultural Preservation
This chapter delves into the negative implications of climate migration, drawing on personal experiences of the speaker as an immigration attorney post-Hurricane Katrina. It explores the trauma and loss experienced by displaced communities, the exploitation of immigrant labor by corporations, and the challenges in preserving cultural heritage amidst mass displacement. The narrative emphasizes the urgent need for affluent nations to take responsibility and address environmental issues beyond token efforts, highlighting the courage and patience required for societal change.
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