EPISODE · Apr 8, 2025 · 22 MIN
In a Climate Tinderbox, Migration Can Spark Violence
from Changing Climate, Changing Migration · host Migration Policy Institute
Under the right circumstances, climate-induced migration can aggravate the drivers of violent conflict. In places such as the Middle East and West Africa’s Sahel region, migration during times of environmental precarity can upset delicate social and demographic balances and place additional pressure on local authorities. Left to fester, the results can be deadly. This episode explores this connection between climate change and human mobility in conversation with journalist Peter Schwartzstein, author of the book The Heat and the Fury: On the Frontlines of Climate Violence.
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