Pacific islands

Elisabeth Holland

An American scientist stands up for the Pacific Islands at UN climate talks

November 16, 2017
Environment

Elisabeth Holland says countries like Fiji are facing a "truly existential crisis."

An American scientist stands up for the Pacific Islands at UN climate talks
Burial grounds in Majuro.

Rising seas are washing away graves in the Marshall Islands

June 1, 2017
Environment
Rising seas are washing away graves in the Marshall Islands
Kiribati beach

Former Kiribati president eyes massive infrastructure projects to save his island nation

July 14, 2016
Environment
Former Kiribati president eyes massive infrastructure projects to save his island nation

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