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Kiribati Minister of Justice, Hon Takarabu Tofinga, speaks at a panel discussion on climate security in the Pacific, in the Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion of the COP27 UN Climate Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022.

Kiribati rejoins collective of Pacific Island states after ‘crisis’ withdrawal period

The island nation of Kiribati says it will return to the Pacific Islands Forum, ending over six months of turmoil for the strategic bloc that represents nearly 20 nations and territories across the Pacific Ocean.

Kiribati rejoins collective of Pacific Island states after ‘crisis’ withdrawal period
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UN asylum case opens the door to protections for climate refugees

UN asylum case opens the door to protections for climate refugees
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As New Zealand considers a climate migration visa, Pacific Islanders fight to stay

As New Zealand considers a climate migration visa, Pacific Islanders fight to stay
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At-risk countries worry what 'America first' means for climate change

At-risk countries worry what 'America first' means for climate change
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Former Kiribati president eyes massive infrastructure projects to save his island nation

Former Kiribati president eyes massive infrastructure projects to save his island nation

'Egypt's Jon Stewart' is still off the air

Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef, described as Egypt's version of Daily Show host Jon Stewart, found himself without a TV network after his show was pulled by his own network last week, with no sign he'd be allowed back on. Plus, the Philippines are reeling after the strong storm to make landfall ever recorded slammed into the island nation. Those stories and more in today's Global Scan.

'Egypt's Jon Stewart' is still off the air

A Pacific islands man says climate change makes him a refugee from his home

Kiribati is threatened by rising sea levels. The flat, Pacific Island nation could be inundated if oceans rise, forcing most, if not all, of its 100,000 residents out of their homes. One man, anticipating that day, is looking to relocate as a refugee.

A Pacific islands man says climate change makes him a refugee from his home

Latest Amelia Earhart expedition comes up empty

An expedition that aimed to find signs that Amelia Earhart's plane crashed off Gardner Island came back empty-handed. But the researchers still believe in their theory.

Latest Amelia Earhart expedition comes up empty
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Pacific Islands Protect Coral Reefs from Bleaching

Coral reefs around the world face the threat of bleaching from increasingly warmer climates. The Gilbert Islands in the Pacific Ocean may be a rare refuge for these endangered coral reefs.

Pacific Islands Protect Coral Reefs from Bleaching
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Searching the Pacific for Amelia Earhart's Long Lost Airplane

A group for historic aircraft recovery is mounting a new expedition to remote Nikumaroro Island in the western Pacific. It's mission is to find Amelia Earharts long lost plane on the 75th anniversary of her disappearance.

Searching the Pacific for Amelia Earhart's Long Lost Airplane

Tiny Pacific Island nation slipping beneath the ocean waves

In Kirbati, as the ocean levels rise, the island nation disappears. In time, the nation may have to move to giant floating islands in order to still have a home of their own.

Tiny Pacific Island nation slipping beneath the ocean waves

Kiribati's bid for survival

Negotiations over climate change have more urgency for Kiribati, an island that is literally sinking into the ocean.

Kiribati's bid for survival
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The US is among several countries taking part in a regional climate change summit this week. The meeting is in Tarawa. Our Geo Quiz question is, where exactly is Tarawa?

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Geo Quiz and answer

On Wednesday, millions of people across Asia will witness the longest total solar eclipse that will happen this century. For today's Geo Quiz we asked you where the eclipse will appear first and last.

Geo Quiz and answer
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Geo answer

Anchor Lisa Mullins reveals the answer to our Geo Quiz today. We wanted the name of the continent that extends into all 4 hemispheres of Earth -- north, south, east and west. The answer is Africa, which has portions both north and south of the equator, and portions both east and west of the prime meridian.

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