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fromEarth911
1 week ago

Climate Adaptation: Moving in Your Region to Avoid Sea Level Rise and Wildfire

Coastlines around the world are threatened by flooding, erosion, and saltwater incursions into wells and community water supplies. In the United States, the Southeast and Northeast are most susceptible to hurricane and storm surge flooding, as well as losing freshwater supplies due to saltwater incursion as the sea rises. In the West, coastal erosion, including the loss of homes on bluffs above Pacific beaches, and water supply issues are the primary concerns facing homeowners who live near the ocean.
Environment
Environment
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

As Americans Flee Miami and Hawaii, These Once Quiet Islands Are Doubling In Population

From 2013 to 2023, many coastal cities lost residents while numerous U.S. islands, particularly small and remote ones, experienced rapid population growth.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Without water nothing can exist': the Malawians repeatedly displaced by drought

Climate-driven droughts, erratic rainfall and cyclones are forcing millions of Malawians to relocate and undermining rain-dependent agriculture and livelihoods.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

The Falepili Union, Climate Change, and Self-Determination

Australia and Tuvalu signed a treaty allowing climate migration for 280 Tuvaluans annually.
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