But a few islands around the world are still completely off-limits– not because they’re far, but because people just aren’t allowed there. Some are sealed off to protect fragile environments.

In response, Australia has initiated the Falepili Union Treaty, offering a 'climate visa' allowing 280 Tuvaluans yearly to migrate for work or study.

As rising seas threaten to swallow the island nation of Tuvalu, Australia's "climate visa" aims to reach out to Tuvaluans, helping them make choices in the face of slow-moving disaster.

In a country known for its dramatic landscapes, quirky wildlife and ravishing coastal cities it’s easy to overlook the islands that fringe Australia’s extensive coastline. Why throw an ...

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In the tiny South Pacific nation of just over 10,000 people, one in three citizens has already entered the ballot for a world-first climate visa which would allow them to permanently migrate to ...

Reefs are abundant in the lake's western basin. The Coast Guard is still working to remove the Goodtime I, which became stuck on a reef Thursday.

French Polynesia is a pivotal element of France’s strategy in the Pacific – and offers a compelling case study for shared sovereignty within the French Republic.

Clark County follows similar heat data collection in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties in summer 2023.

Bull sharks are lingering off Sydney's beaches for longer periods each year as oceans warm, researchers said Friday, predicting they may one day stay all year.

These factors have boosted the number of heat islands around India. And according to experts, this then impacts the intensity of seasonal monsoons and their impacts on cities.