REPORT – “Ontong Java is shrinking with the edges of the islands eroding away.”
Quoting from an article in today’s Island Sun newspaper – 17 September 2017
“The intending female candidate from Pelau in the Malaita Outer Islands, Wendy Amangongo, has made a commitment to stand up for climate change which is heavily affecting the Ontong Java islands, situated some 500 kilometres (311 miles) north of Honiara.
“Wendy said the size of the Ontong Java is shrinking with the edges of the islands eroding away
“From observation, Wendy said now the situation which Ontong Java is facing regarding climate change is having detrimental effects on food and water sources.
“She said water wells are being contaminated by salt water and crops have less land for growing.”
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