Micronesian Counselor, Issue 70

Hezel, Francis X. (2006-09-01). Micronesian Counselor, Issue 70. Micronesian Counselor (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Micronesian Seminar. pp. 1–10.

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Abstract: The lead article, Climate Change Is Real, by Ben Namakin, outlines the global and regional impacts of climate change. It cites worldwide examples such as the shrinking of Lake Chad and deforestation of the Amazon rainforest, then links them to Pacific realities where low-lying atolls face inundation. The essay stresses that Micronesians must see climate change not as an abstract concept but as an immediate threat to their survival.

Additional discussion includes references to awareness campaigns in Pohnpei, student-led environmental initiatives in Chuuk and Kosrae, and advocacy efforts in Yap. The issue also draws parallels with climate challenges in the Marshall Islands and Palau, noting both government responses and grassroots activism. The article calls on Micronesians to join global efforts to reduce greenhouse gases while preparing local strategies for adaptation.