A California congresswoman thinks global warming will turn women into prostitutes

California Congresswoman Barbara Lee
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Of all the repercussions global warming could level on the planet — and there are many — this fear from California Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D) is pretty unique.

Lee presented House Concurrent Resolution 29 to the House of Representatives on Wednesday, in which she warns that "women will disproportionately face harmful impacts from climate change." How, you ask?

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Sarah Eberspacher

Sarah Eberspacher is an associate editor at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked as a sports reporter at The Livingston County Daily Press & Argus and The Arizona Republic. She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.