You may remember the post Threat posed to islands in the Western Pacific in November which explored how climate change is affecting these low lying islands. If this region interests you I recommend taking a look at Kate Price’s recent blog post Rising Sea levels, Raising water issues in Tuvalu which, as the title suggests, puts the spotlight on Tuvalu.
In this piece, she covers nicely the issues which the nation faces as a result of rising sea levels. Notably, discussion of the scarce freshwater resources available and potential solutions to the problem, as well as the issue of migration which could see Tuvaluans becoming ‘environmental refugees’. Unfortunately this, as you will discover, is becoming a very real option that many are having to face up to.
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