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Island nations prepare for a looming future without land

Nov 14, 2017
Kiribati has been identified as the first country that will disappear as a result of climate change.
Tarawa atoll, capital of the archipelago nation of Kiribati, in 2001. The islands are expected to be mostly submerged within 100 years.
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Residents of a disappearing island plan for the future

Nov 3, 2017
Rising sea water will force residents of Kiribati to leave