We gotta get outta here! Climate Crisis Fuels Migration from Super-hot nations
Douglas McIntyre explains how the Mexican border crisis is linked to climate change, with migrants fleeing severe drought and extreme heat in Mexico and beyond, often seeking more temperate regions like the U.S. The problem mirrors global trends, with the U.N. projecting 700 million climate refugees by 2050 and warnings of cascading effects, including geopolitical and military challenges, as displaced populations grow.
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