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Scientists say Pacific atolls can survive rising seas
Original: [Environmental Science News] Can Pacific # atolls withstand rising sea levels caused by climate change? Yes, scientists
Scientists say Pacific atolls can withstand rising sea levels caused by climate change, but only if their original ecosystems are restored and nature-based solutions are put in place. The findings offer a more hopeful outlook than predictions that low-lying island nations will simply be swallowed by the ocean, while stressing that action to rebuild natural defences is essential.
Why now: New research offers hope that atoll nations threatened by sea level rise can adapt, a pressing concern as climate impacts accelerate.
Evidence
- [Environmental Science News] Can Pacific # atolls withstand rising sea levels caused by climate change? Yes, scientists say, provided that the original # ecosystems are restored—and that various nature-based solutions are implemented: https:// arstechnica.com/science/2026/1… · culturediff@mastodon.art · 1
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