Climate Change Shrinks Sacred Hindu Island

Climate Change Shrinks Sacred Hindu Island

The people of India’s Sagar Island in the Bay of Bengal are dealing with rising sea levels, which are destroying their fields and livelihoods. Refugees from a nearby island live there too, after their land was swallowed up by waves. Scientists say man-made climate change is a factor. Residents of the island, which is a sacred place for Hindus, say God is responsible


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