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Livelihood, education goals affect migration under climate change

Climate-driven hazards can push many to leave their homes in search of a livelihood elsewhere, but aspirations for the future may change where they decide to migrate, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State. At the same time, income losses due to climate shocks, or extreme weather...

Livelihood, education goals affect migration under climate change
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Climate-driven hazards can push many to leave their homes in search of a livelihood elsewhere, but aspirations for the future may change where they decide to migrate, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State. At the same time, income losses due to climate shocks, or extreme weather events like floods or droughts, may constrain migration options for vulnerable populations.

Originally published at Phys.org

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