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Accelerating Climate Change to Force Mass U.S. Migration

Mar 27, 2024
Journalist and author Abrahm Lustgarten discusses the potential mass migration in the U.S. due to climate change, projecting tens of millions of Americans relocating to escape wildfires, floods, and extreme heat. Insights on the impacts of climate change on agriculture and communities, wet bulb temperatures, and challenges individuals face when considering relocation for environmental reasons are explored.
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