In the wake of the Haitian earthquake last week, nearly 200,000 natives have fled to the neighboring Dominican Republic, seeking shelter. Unfortunately, earthquakes are the only disasters facing island nations.
While the Maldives has no plans to relocate its population before sea levels rise, "the Pacific Small Island Developing States, which includes countries such as Fiji, Palua, Marshall Islands, Nauru and Tuvalu, have not ruled out the possibility of relocating before disaster strikes," says an article on the Environmental News Network.
These are islands that are vulnerable to rising sea levels, something that is certain in the wake of Arctic melt. Let's hope mainland neighbors will open their arms to these refugees before the tragic occurs.
I'm talking to you, USA.
While the Maldives has no plans to relocate its population before sea levels rise, "the Pacific Small Island Developing States, which includes countries such as Fiji, Palua, Marshall Islands, Nauru and Tuvalu, have not ruled out the possibility of relocating before disaster strikes," says an article on the Environmental News Network.
These are islands that are vulnerable to rising sea levels, something that is certain in the wake of Arctic melt. Let's hope mainland neighbors will open their arms to these refugees before the tragic occurs.
I'm talking to you, USA.
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