Marshallese language, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Atoll, Bikini Atoll, Pacific Ocean
A Radioactive Legacy
As sea level rises, the @USGS predicts that some of the #MarshallIslands will be submerged by 2035, while others will face saltwater intrusion into aquifers. Without mitigation and adaptation, residents may find their homes uninhabitable: https://t.co/p3I20bs3vC via @EcoWatch https://t.co/XXTPeKXaHR
OpenThe Marshall Islands were settled at least 2,000 years ago and fell under colonial rule during the 19th century. The U.S. captured the islands during World War II and became colonial administrator through the United Nations, accepting "sacred trust" obligations to protect the health and ...
As sea level rises, the @USGS predicts that some of the #MarshallIslands will be submerged by 2035, while others will face saltwater intrusion into aquifers. Without mitigation and adaptation, residents may find their homes uninhabitable: https://t.co/p3I20bs3vC via @EcoWatch https://t.co/XXTPeKXaHR
OpenA Radioactive Legacy
The Marshall Islands were settled at least 2,000 years ago and fell under colonial rule during the 19th century. The U.S. captured the islands during World War II and became colonial ...
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