The Department of Homeland Security has announced a “climate change professionals program” while the historic number of illegal border crossings continues to increase.
Officials expect illegal crossings at the southern border to hit 2 million in 2021 for the first time in history, but DHS officials announced a program to tackle the “growing focus on adapting to climate change and resilience.”
Migrants, many from Haiti, are seen at an encampment along the Del Rio International Bridge near the Rio Grande, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, in Del Rio, Texas. The options remaining for thousands of Haitian migrants straddling the Mexico-Texas border are narrowing as the United States government ramps up to an expected six expulsion flights to Haiti and Mexico began busing some away from the border. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
“The Climate Change Professionals Program will be instrumental in helping the Department adapt to our changing climate by providing hands-on experience and guidance to young professionals interested in climate adaptation and resilience,” said Secretary Mayorkas.
“The Administration needs to focus on stopping the surge of illegal immigrants & prioritize supporting our border patrol agents.”
Fox News’ Bill Melugin contributed to this report.
Peter Aitken is a Fox News Digital reporter with a focus on national and global news.
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