Extreme Heat in Iran and Iraq: Looming Climate Migration Crisis

Doug McIntyre highlights the extreme heat in Iran and Iraq, where temperatures have reached 122 degrees. With over 100 million people living in these countries and limited access to air conditioning, the heat becomes nearly unlivable. This could lead to climate migration, but displaced people face two significant challenges: a lack of nearby places to move and potential barriers from governments or military forces. As global temperatures rise, climate migration will become a growing crisis, with millions of people forced to relocate but finding few options available.


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