Responding to this threat, over 2,500 scientists and experts, including me, recently signed an open letter to Congress and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick calling for full funding of NOAA to protect ...
Climate impacts can also escalate tensions and conflicts over vital resources like water, fuel and arable land, threatening peaceful coexistence between displaced populations and host communities.
We are alarmed by the findings of a recent survey that reveal that climate refugees from vulnerable regions across the country are falling victim to various forms of modern slavery, both at home ...
Moves happen for many reasons, with a recent trend being people seeking climate havens, with Minnesota being often mentioned as a favorable destination. So, where are the people moving to Minnesota ...
March 6, 2025 • Flight anxiety has increased after a series of crashes and close calls. In January, 67 people were killed in a midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army ...
Many ducks still fly south for the winter months. But climate data shows Minnesota winters have warmed more than five degrees on average since 1970, creating a more tolerable environment for ducks ...
The term “climate refugees” was gaining popularity at the time, and Bronen was able to find the intersection of her immigration background with her new pursuit: working with Alaska Native ...
For a long time, it seemed refugee law had little relevance to people fleeing the impacts of climate change and disasters. Nearly 30 years ago, the High Court of Australia, for instance ...
Climate change is a growing driver of global migration and displacement, with its impact increasingly felt worldwide. As extreme weather events intensify, more people are forced to flee their homes, ...