Dossier
rising seas
Coverage of rising seas in the Nexus archive.
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- How climate change endangers historic sites like Jamestown
Rising seas and coastal erosion threaten historic sites like Jamestown, Virginia, as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary. Archaeologists are working urgently to uncover and preserve historical artifacts before they are lost to climate change impacts.
- Kerala’s first woman deep-sea fisher fights rising seas and shrinking returns
Rekha Karthikeyan, Kerala’s first woman deep-sea fisher, is battling rising sea levels and diminishing fishing returns. Her struggle encompasses survival, dignity, and securing a home beyond the encroaching tides.
- Pacific Nations Adopt First Regional Climate Relocation Framework
Pacific governments have launched the world's first regional framework for planned climate relocation. The framework provides guidance for communities facing displacement due to rising seas, coastal erosion, and intensifying storms.