ISLAMABAD - As posted earlier this year in my blog, Pakistian was hit with major flooding. This summer's floods covered 1/5 of the country, approximately the size of Louisianna. The disaster caught everyone by surprise, and overwhelmed emergency response teams. Many experts believe the floods were due to climate change, and others aren't sure the direct relation, but almost all can agree the floods are occuring more frequenty and people are ill equipped to handle the situation. People agree that changes need to be made and soon. Implementing programs that help the displaced and get people back to their normal lives a bit easier. "The failure to address the threat of climate displacement could undermine the long-term stability of countries likely to experience increased floods, storms, droughts and other disasters," said Gabaudan, the Refugees International chief. "Taking preventive steps now will strengthen these countries and provide support to the world's poorest people" (MSNBC).
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40309467/ns/us_news-environment/
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