‘NO ESCAPE’ FOR REFUGEES ON THE FRONTLINES OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS
The climate emergency is an immediate crisis for refugees, with three in four – nearly 90 million people – living in countries facing high to severe exposure to hazards such as drought, floods and extreme heat.
Jonathan Sterling
Chief Washington Correspondent • Nov 6, 2026
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‘No Escape’ for refugees on the frontlines of the climate crisis — via UN News - Global perspective Human stories.
The climate emergency is an immediate crisis for refugees, with three in four – nearly 90 million people – living in countries facing high to severe exposure to hazards such as drought, floods and extreme heat.
Source: UN News - Global perspective Human stories. LN24 Newsroom is monitoring this story and will update as more information is verified.