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There is no such thing as a "climate refugee," nor is anyone fleeing to Canada.
by nathanaldensr 4y ago
There is no such thing as a "climate refugee," nor is anyone fleeing to Canada.
- ClassyJacket 4y agoThere is absolutely such thing as a climate refugee.
- vixen99 4y agoIt would be helpful to offer some examples for those who have doubt on this matter.
- cutemonster 4y agoThe article calls them "climate migrants". Here's an example, from the article: > Take farmers, for example. Soil degradation is one of climate change’s greatest impacts, he said. Poor soil means poor crops, forcing farmers to move to towns and cities to find work. But many fail to find jobs in larger urban centers, he added, leaving them no choice but to leave their home country and seek opportunities in Canada. > “Climate change is actually closely linked to economic deterioration,” Hussan explained.
- daniel-cussen 4y agoI am one. I skipped back and forth avoiding winter during Covid, getting through travel bans due to dual citizenship USA Chile. I just had my first winter in years. Unique level of Covid avoidance, and besides my doctor said "if you can do it yes it's a good thing for you psychiatrically". Just not usually advertised because it's difficult to carry out for practically if not literally all patients. Endless summer.
- bradknowles 4y agoMy wife and I have certainly thought about buying property in Canada now, so that when climate change gets really bad down here in Texas in a few more years, we would be able to move far enough north that we could escape the worst of the heat.