Skagway students head south to study climate change

A group of Skagway students is heading south for spring break. They’re leaving the harsh north winds for the warmth of the Marshall Islands. But their focus is serious, to study how climate change is impacting the island nation. The trip will even include a visit with the president.

The Marshall Islands are located in the central Pacific Ocean, between Hawaii and the Philippines. Over 5,000 miles southwest of Skagway. The low-lying island nation is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. That’s why a group of Skagway high schoolers is headed there.

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Source: KHNS Radio