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By Larry West, About.com Guide to Environmental Issues since 2005

Climate Change Creating More Refugees than War

Monday June 23, 2008
The number of refugees worldwide increased significantly in 2008 and climate change is a major cause, according to a report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Rising sea levels, desertification, and natural disasters tied to global warming are displacing millions of people--more than war and other types of conflict.

Find out what must happen to reverse this devastating trend and reduce the number of environmental refugees.

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