Rising Tides

Rising Tides

By Jessica Diaz-Hurtado

By Jessica Diaz-Hurtado
February 10, 2021

February 10, 2021

Rising sea levels and more powerful storms are creating more climate change refugees.

SHOW TRANSCRIPT

By 2050, scientists predict 150 million climate refugees across the world. This episode of "Shift" highlights stories of loss and hope from those on the frontlines of a sea change already reshaping our world.

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