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Environmental disasters are fuelling migration — here’s why international law must recognize climate refugees

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The Conversation

Publication Date
2022-01-14

When hurricanes Eta and Iota barrelled into Central America in November 2020, they flooded towns and cities, caused catastrophic losses in the agricultural sector and contributed to food insecurity. In all, 4.7 million Hondurans were affected, and tens of thousands decided to leave, forming migrant caravans in a desperate attempt to rebuild their lives in the United States.

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https://theconversation.com/environmental-disasters-are-fuelling-migration-heres-why-international-law-must-recognize-climate-refugees-173714