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Extreme weather exacerbates refugee camp hardships
Displaced women in Jordan, Bangladesh, and South Sudan face worsening conditions as extreme weather compounds the challenges of refugee life.
In short:
- In Jordan, Hamda al-Marzouq copes with extreme heat, impacting daily life and health in the Za’atari refugee camp.
- Umme Solima in Bangladesh struggles with landslides and damaged infrastructure, making daily survival difficult in Cox’s Bazar.
- Nyapuoch Phan Dak in South Sudan endures relentless flooding, limiting food supplies and mobility in the Rubkona camp.
Key quote:
“We walk long distances in the water, sometimes in the rain, and at times, we would even get no milk. But sometimes we’re able to get milk and sell to get something to feed our children.”
— Nyapuoch Phan Dak, refugee, widow, and mother of four in a South Sudan camp
Why this matters:
Extreme weather linked to climate change worsens the already dire conditions in refugee camps, threatening the survival and dignity of millions.
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Brazil's climate refugees face an uncertain future
Catastrophic flooding in southern Brazil has displaced hundreds of thousands of people, many of whom may never return to their homes.
Marina Dias and Terrence McCoy report for The Washington Post.
In short:
- Severe floods in Porto Alegre, Brazil, have forced many residents to abandon their homes permanently.
- Scientists have long predicted that climate change would lead to mass displacement, with estimates suggesting up to 1.2 billion people could be affected worldwide.
- Brazilian officials are now considering relocating entire communities to higher ground to prevent future catastrophes.
Key quote:
"No, I can’t do this. I can’t live with this fear of water, fear of rain."
— Silvia Titton, Porto Alegre resident
Why this matters:
Climate change is increasingly making parts of the world uninhabitable, forcing people to relocate and creating widespread humanitarian crises. The displaced face uncertain futures, with shelters overflowing and resources stretched thin. Many may never return to their former lives, forced to seek new beginnings far from the places they once knew. This mass displacement not only disrupts lives but also strains social and economic systems, emphasizing the need for comprehensive climate action and sustainable development practices.
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Finding climate havens
How do you know whether a location is better suited for dealing with climate change than the place you live now? Experts point to two major factors.
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Streams of migration
As droughts wither crops and water insecurity disrupts political and economic stability, people are moving. The World Bank estimates that 700 million people are at risk of being displaced by severe water stress by 2030.
Climate migrants find a home in the Great Lakes Region
Hurricane refugees settle in Buffalo, New York, as researchers help communities plan for the future.
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Disha Shetty: Do women really make up 80 percent of all climate migrants?
The figure is frequently cited by activists, policymakers, and the media, but it is a dubious statistic of murky origin.
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Looking for home in an overheating world: If emissions continue, will we all be migrants someday?
Where will we go to find safety from fire, floods, and extreme storms then? How long will those of us uprooted from our homes have to stay in evacuation sanctuaries? Will we ever find home again?
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