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From NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT By Paul Homewood What would we do without the internet? For as well as being blessed with sun-kissed paradise islands and pale, white sands, this tourist haven is cursed with mounting evidence of an environmental catastrophe. The country is portrayed by travel companies as a tropical paradise To the naked eye, the signs of climate change are almost imperceptible, but government scientists fear the sea level is rising up to 0.9cm a year. Since 80% of its 1,200 islands are no more than 1m above sea level, within 100 years the Maldives could become uninhabitable. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/3930765.stm That was 21 years ago. Since then, twelve new airports have been opened on the Maldives, plus a new passenger terminal at the Velana International Airport. Velana Int Airport Tourists numbers have tripled to more than 2 million last year. Tourism now drives 28% of GDP, supported by more than 170 resorts. Last year alone, another seven new resorts were opened. Far from disappearing beneath the waves, the Maldives are thriving! 0 0 votes Article Rating Like this: Like Loading... Discover more from Watts Up With That? Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Welcome to Watts Up With That, one of the most well-known climate blogs! We gather the latest scientific research, news, and expert opinion to help you understand how our planet is changing and what implications it may have for humanity. Our approach is based on facts, objective analysis, and open discussions about one of the most critical issues of our time. Watts up with that climate and what changes await us – let’s figure it out together! Watts Up With That covers a wide range of topics related to climate change and its impact on the world. Here’s what’s important to us: Global warming – its causes, consequences, and future forecasts. Analysis of current climate research and its findings. Climate change news. Extreme weather events – hurricanes, droughts, floods, and their connection to climate change. The impact of different energy sources on the environment and the development of sustainable technologies. Political and economic aspects and how states and international organizations respond to climate change.
