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Castro calls for expanding definition of refugee to include climate migrants

Castro calls for expanding definition of refugee to include climate migrants

by Christina van Waasbergen | Oct 7, 2021 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON — People forced to flee their homes because of climate change should be considered refugees by the U.S., Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, said Thursday. Speaking at an event hosted by the advocacy group Climate Refugees, Castro said America’s...

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