Category:Oceania

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Island_Developing_States


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As Seas Rise, 'Tropical Pacific Islands Face a Perfect Storm'


Although they have done little to contribute to global warming, Pacific islanders may face some of the most dire consequences of rising seas and worsening storms. In an interview with Yale Environment 360, geologist Chip Fletcher describes the threats confronting Hawaii and other tropical islands, and discusses potential adaptation strategies.


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President Obama and the World’s Largest Marine Protected Area

Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

August 26th -- President Obama is acting to expand the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument off the coast of Hawaii, creating the world’s largest marine protected area. The designation will more than quadruple the size of the existing marine monument, permanently protecting pristine coral reefs, deep sea marine habitats, and ecological resources in the waters of the Northwest Hawaiian Islands.


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