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What term is used to refer to people who are pushed to migrate due to environmental reasons?
Ecological refugees
How do environmentally displaced persons differ from refugees protected under the 1951 Refugee Convention?
They are not protected or given the same rights
What positive impact can immigrants have on host countries according to the text?
Filling job vacancies and skills gaps
What negative impact might immigrants have on host countries according to the text?
Integration difficulties and friction with locals
Why might employers potentially ignore productivity and training according to the text?
As a result of workers accepting low pay
What is a key concern regarding unrestricted numbers of incoming migrants in host countries?
Rising unemployment rates
How can immigrants help maintain services for an aging population in host countries?
By filling job vacancies and skills gaps
What may occur when there are large movements of people according to the text?
'Brain drain' in host countries
Explore the consequences of the rapid increase in global human population on the environment, climate, and ecosystems. Learn about the need for technological and social innovations to support the growing population and address climate and environmental changes.
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