His Pacific Island Was Swallowed by Rising Seas. So He Moved to a New One. – The New York Times
Credit: Adam Ferguson for The New York Times.
Article Synopsis – The Solomon Islands, a country of around 900 islands and 570,000 people, is considered a global hotspot for sea level rise. “The surrounding seas have risen about 7 to 10 millimeters per year since 1993, roughly three times today’s global average — and what scientists expect across much of the Pacific by the second half of this century”. This fascinating article follows David Tebaubau, a seaweed farmer in the Solomon Islands, as he struggles to preserve his way of life amid the disappearing islands. To read the actual article click here.