How Northern Mexico Became a Climate Migration Destination
High Country News, 1 July 2023
“King and Bonilla’s experiences speak to two different migrations converging in Baja California, Mexico: U.S. citizens seeking coastal housing at a fraction of U.S. prices, and refugees fleeing Mexico, Central America and beyond. Climate is a factor in both. Though it’s most visible after natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires, climate migration encompasses a wide spectrum of experiences — from displacement, to wanting a better life, to seeking a place with a preferable climate or more amenities. In every case, however, economic inequality, sometimes exacerbated by climate change, helps shape the migrant’s path.”
Photos: Caros A. Moreno
High Country News, 1 July 2023
“King and Bonilla’s experiences speak to two different migrations converging in Baja California, Mexico: U.S. citizens seeking coastal housing at a fraction of U.S. prices, and refugees fleeing Mexico, Central America and beyond. Climate is a factor in both. Though it’s most visible after natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires, climate migration encompasses a wide spectrum of experiences — from displacement, to wanting a better life, to seeking a place with a preferable climate or more amenities. In every case, however, economic inequality, sometimes exacerbated by climate change, helps shape the migrant’s path.”
Photos: Caros A. Moreno
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