Illinois passed the nation’s first climate migration law. The effort has languished since.

Illinois passed the nation’s first climate migration law. The effort has languished since – Chicago Sun-Times

Climate disasters force millions of people to leave their homes every year, growing the population of those commonly referred to as climate migrants who are on the move without specific legal protections. The law established a task force to investigate how domestic and international climate migration patterns could test Illinois’ infrastructure, resources and residents.

Illinois passed the nation’s first climate migration law. The effort has languished since

More than a year after the law was signed, the state has made little progress and appears poised to miss a December deadline for a required report.

Illinois passed the nation’s first climate migration law. The effort has languished since.

More than a year after the law was signed, the state has made little progress and appears poised to miss a December deadline for a required report.

Illinois passed the nation’s first climate migration law. The effort has languished since | Illinois State Bar Association

Illinois passed the nation’s first climate migration law. The effort has languished sinceMore than a year after the law was signed, the state has made little progress and appears poised to miss a December deadline for a required report. Source: Chicago Sun