Posted on 09/08/2024 7:42:06 PM PDT by RandFan
The Pacific Islands are scattered across a vast area of ocean, with some of the clearest waters in the world, and pristine beaches and rainforests.
They are a magnet for tourism, which is vital for many of the countries’ economies.
But the region’s travel industry, and those who rely on it, are increasingly fearful of the impact of continuing climate change.
“Pacific Island leaders have declared climate change as the foremost threat to the livelihoods, security, and well-being of Pacific communities,” says Christopher Cocker, the chief executive of the Pacific Tourism Organisation.
“Without immediate and innovative action, the future of tourism in the region remains highly uncertain.”
He adds: “All islands of the Pacific are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. However, low-lying atoll countries like Tuvalu, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia are more vulnerable.
“These islands are not only prone to inundation from rising seas, especially during king tides, but access to clean and safe drinking water is a challenge, with prolonged droughts and unpredictable rainfall patterns.”
Then there’s the threat of erratic and potentially devastating tropical storms, which are ranked from one (the weakest), to five (the strongest).
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.co.uk ...
Wow. Remember how all these predictions of Climate Change came true? Neither do I.
The islands are still there, yes...
They are a dozen places on Earth below sea level, why don’t they flood them with salt water.
Those who are highly concerned about Pacific Islands tourism you need to set up an appointment with that guy on TV who teaches you how to not to be your parents.
A cynic would say this declaration is about accessing “development” or “aid” dollars
Maybe they could learn from the Dutch and claim land from the sea.
Pure unadulterated crap.
“The islands are still there, yes...”
Yeah sure for now, but they might flip over.
Pacific Island leaders have declared climate change as the foremost threat to the livelihoods...”
Because they are being offered WEF billions to spread the lie. Win/win.
BBC likes to think of themselves as a high watermark of journalism
They’re on a roll today ...
Wow! What a crock of 💩. There just ain’t no end to stupid.
This article is a classic case of assuming their conclusion with zero evidence of anything.
Garbage journalism at its worst.
Won’t the tourism simply increase the demand of their fresh water? Perhaps they should limit tourism or shut it down completely.
It’s pretty bad but all to common when it comes to climate “change”
Seas have been rising for thousands of years. Long before liberal “scientists” declared global warming to be a problem.
I lived on a PAcif island from 2012 to 2019 that was supposed to be under the sea by 2010
Could it be that your island is a volcano and has been smoking a lot?
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