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Immigrants and Climate Change
Pushing Back Against False Arguments
Jorge Madrid explains why immigrants don't deserve the blame for our environmental problems and how they can help drive the green economy.
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What are common arguments anti-immigrant groups make about immigrants and the environment? Why are these arguments wrong? How can immigrants help promote a clean energy economy?
(transcript, mp4, YouTube)
For more information, see:
- From a "Green Farce" to a Green Future by Jorge Madrid
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Jorge Madrid
Research Associate & Policy Analyst