23 JUNE 2013
Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced an amendment Wednesday to the pending immigration bill that aims to allow Pacific islanders and others affected by climate change to reside legally in the United States.
"It simply recognizes that climate change, like war, is one of the most significant contributors to homelessness in the world," Schatz said, according to Think Progress.
If enacted as law, the amendment would allow non-U.S. citizens to seek recognition as "stateless persons," allowing them possible legal residency in the U.S.
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Source: US News