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sea level rise
January 1, 2021
Jamie Zvirzdin
The Complicated Truth of Climate Change in the Marshall Islands
Not all islands are sinking. We can fight global warming while acknowledging the wonder of the natural world.
September 12, 2017
Emily Atkin
The Deadly Risk of Ruling by Pettiness and Spite
Trump aims to repeal any Obama policy that mentions climate change. Only now that disaster has struck is he realizing how reckless this is.
August 16, 2017
Emily Atkin
Trump: Flood Protection for Me, None for Thee
Trump sought to protect his golf course from rising seas, but is undoing protections for vulnerable Americans and taxpayer-funded projects.
April 17, 2017
Emily Atkin
It’s been a devastating month for planet Earth.
December 30, 2015
Andrew Zaleski
Smith Island Is Sinking Into the Chesapeake Bay Thanks to Climate Change
December 2, 2013
Nora Caplan-Bricker
Climate Change Will Force Pacific Islanders to Flee. Should the U.S. Be Forced to Take Them In?
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