

The Sunday Read: 'How Climate Migration Will Reshape America'
Sep 27, 2020
Abrahm Lustgarten, a climate change reporter for ProPublica, dives into the pressing issue of climate migration in America. He shares personal experiences as wildfires threaten his home, sparking the question of mobility. The discussion highlights the accelerating impacts of climate change on migration patterns, particularly the displacement of vulnerable communities. Lustgarten warns of economic challenges and the urgent need for policymakers to address resource allocation and community resilience as urban areas brace for an influx of climate migrants.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Facing the Flames: Climate Change and Migration
02:03 • 8min
Climate Migration and Its Consequences
09:53 • 5min
The Rising Tide of Climate Migration
15:12 • 24min
The Economic Impact of Climate Migration on America’s Cities
39:06 • 3min
Climate Change and the Future of Urban Migration in America
41:56 • 4min