Difference between revisions of "Empowerment"

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Though it was true that by 2014 the green movement had become a force to be reckoned with, any real improvement in climate conditions was still years away.  Yet, the turbulent weather patterns and fierce natural disaster only strengthened the cause for change.  Climate refugees were a concern for many poor nations.  Pakistan, Haiti, and China were the poster children for humanitarian aid in 2010, by 2014 the number of countries affected more than tripled as drought affected many African countries, earthquakes hit the US, and the EU was experience heat waves.  The number of refugees reached 25 million by 2015, but the call for humanitarian donations was heard by citizens and countries around the world and the displaced individuals were taken care of.
Though it was true that by 2014 the green movement had become a force to be reckoned with, any real improvement in climate conditions was still years away.  Yet, the turbulent weather patterns and fierce natural disaster only strengthened the cause for change.  Climate refugees were a concern for many poor nations.  Pakistan, Haiti, and China were the poster children for humanitarian aid in 2010, by 2014 the number of countries affected more than tripled as drought affected many African countries, earthquakes hit the US, and the EU was experience heat waves.  The number of refugees reached 25 million by 2015, but the call for humanitarian donations was heard by citizens and countries around the world and the displaced individuals were taken care of.
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'''2015-2020'''
'''2015-2020'''
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Natural disaster still occurred during this wonder five years, but their frequency slowed and severity weakened.  The total number of climate refugees declined from 25 million in 2015 to 16 million in 2020.  Aid was readily available and refugee camps were hygienic and well managed.  
Natural disaster still occurred during this wonder five years, but their frequency slowed and severity weakened.  The total number of climate refugees declined from 25 million in 2015 to 16 million in 2020.  Aid was readily available and refugee camps were hygienic and well managed.  
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'''2020-2025'''
'''2020-2025'''
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City centers were lively, healthy, green places to live and work.  The social scene was vibrant and vacancies were difficult to find.  The world which looked so dark and dreary in 2010, had become bright green by 2025.
City centers were lively, healthy, green places to live and work.  The social scene was vibrant and vacancies were difficult to find.  The world which looked so dark and dreary in 2010, had become bright green by 2025.
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