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- New Zealand considering special visas for climate refugees Wed, 1 Nov 17, 2:19amImpacts of climate change, like rising sea levels, will likely soon force people to abandon their land. Now the new government of New Zealand is considering action. They're thinking about creating an experimental visa category...
- Extraordinary man builds 25 plastic bottle homes for refugees in Algeria Fri, 19 May 17, 1:12amA Sahrawi refugee in Algeria is rebuilding lives - literally. Born and raised in the refugee camp in Awserd near Tindouf, 27-year-old Tateh Lehbib Breica is constructing disaster resistant homes using discarded plastic bottles...
- Disabled refugee inventor builds an electric bike to get around camp Mon, 11 Apr 16, 10:00pmEven in a refugee camp, this man is working to build a better life. Safwan Harb fled Syria with two family members, and they settled in Zaatari, a refugee camp monitored by the United Nations and government of Jordan. Yet...
- Syrian refugee inventor builds an electric bike to get around camp Mon, 11 Apr 16, 10:00pmEven in a refugee camp, this man is working to build a better life. Safwan Harb fled Syria with two family members, and they settled in Zaatari, a refugee camp monitored by the United Nations and government of Jordan. Yet...
- World’s First Climate Change Refugees Arrive in New Zealand Tue, 12 Aug 14, 2:42amThe once abstract of climate refugees fleeing from a weather-ravaged corner of the world in search of safety has now become cold, hard reality. According to Grist, New Zealand officials recently accepted a refugee application...
- World’s First Real Climate Change Refugees Arrive in New Zealand Tue, 12 Aug 14, 2:42amThe once abstract of climate refugees fleeing from a weather-ravaged corner of the world in search of safety has now become cold, hard reality. According to Grist, New Zealand officials recently accepted a refugee application...
- Anna Leschinger’s “Given Coat” Provides Warmth and Comfort in Troubled Times Fri, 18 Jul 14, 5:30amWhen disaster strikes, one of the first items that's handed out as a means of humanitarian aid is a blanket. Not only will it keep the recipient warm, but also gives a protective hug to the wearer, which is of vital importance...
- Kiribati Farmer Fails Bid to Become World’s First Climate Change Refugee Thu, 15 May 14, 3:30amIoane Teitiota from Kiribati in the South Pacific has lost his latest bid to be recognized as the world's first climate change refugee. Since 2010, Mr. Teitiota, 37, has claimed he is the victim of "passive persecution" in...
- Embassy of Drowned Nations: Floating City for Rising Tide Victims Mon, 16 Aug 10, 11:47pmRead the rest of Embassy of Drowned Nations: Floating City for Rising Tide Victimshttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed Permalink...