Hashati and her parents had to leave their home in Bangladesh due to flooding. This is an example of a(n) environmental refugee.
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Step 1: Define environmental refugee An environmental refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their home due to natural disasters or environmental changes, such as flooding, drought, or deforestation. Show more…
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