Study finds Marshall Islands could be lost to climate change as early as 2080 – Pacific Daily News
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Article Synopsis – Researchers at the University of Hawaii have found that the Marshall Islands may disappear by 2080 due to sea level rise. Freshwater resources could become inundated even earlier, by 2050. The study also found that “inhabitants can slow the erosion by restoring coral reef systems that produce sediment and protect the coast”. To read the actual article click here.