Climate change is the long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place. It is causing more intense and frequent extreme weather events: hurricanes, floods, drought. Human trafficking, "is often described as a modern day form of slavery, typically though sexual exploitation or forced labour."
But how are they linked? Globally, 21 million people are victims of human trafficking globally and climate change will only worsen that by displacing millions according to this study from the Columbia Law School. Displacement can occur by: extreme flooding, and water shortages and desertification that threaten food supplies. According to the study:
A drought in India affected 330 million people in 2016. many migrated from rural areas in search of water, food and jobs. Women, children and elderly were left behind and at greater risk of being trafficked. But who is to blame for climate change and how can we solve this? The answer is complex. But the next time you are feeling guilty for a small mistake you made, just know, "100 companies are responsible for 71% of global emissions. ExxonMobil, Shell, BP and Chevron are identified as among the highest emitting investor-owned companies since 1988."
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AuthorHi everyone, I’m Elizabeth! I am a Chinese American and Canadian environmental activist focused on creating awareness on environmental justice issues and tying them to fast fashion and our waste and climate change crisis. I’m very open about my mental health. I talk about these important topics on my platform Archives
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