Time running out for habitability of Marshall Islands atoll

Time running out for habitability of Marshall Islands atoll

15 MAY 2013

The Marshall Islands senior climate change advisor says the atoll of Ailinglaplap may only be habitable for another 20 years, unless the international community steps in to help.

Steve Why says the latest climate change vulnerability survey shows coastal erosion has accelerated due to strong trade winds brought about by the current La Nina weather pattern.

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Source: Radio New Zealand International

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