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The President’s Dilemma

Submitted by chocho on Thu, 2011-03-03 22:31
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  • Tags: United Nations  Tarawa  sinking  sea-level rising  salt water  relocate  migration  fishing  exodus  environment  Economic Growth  culture  country disappearing  climate refugees  Climate Change  Anote Tong
  • Theme: Agriculture / Food Security  Coastal Zone Management
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The Pacific islands of Kiribati were among the last places to be colonized by humans. But now, because of rising sea levels, they may be among the first to be abandoned. Should Kiribati President Anote Tong surrender to climate change and evacuate? Can anything be done to help him buy more time?
Should Kiribati President Anote Tong surrender to climate change and evacuate? Can anything be done to help him buy more time?

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