Prince Edward Island

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Life on a shrinking island

Prince Edward Island is slowly disappearing into the ocean, in large part due to climate-change-related sea level rise and powerful storm surges which are increasing erosion of the island’s soft sandstone base. Tides have become noticeably different and have destroyed infrastructure including lighthouses, bridges, wharfs, streets, boardwalks, water wells, and sewer lines. As one resident remarks, “climate change is here and, if anyone doesn’t believe it, just get up and look out the window”.

Recommended Video Citation

Climate Atlas of Canada. (2018). Prince Edward Island: Life on a shrinking island. Prairie Climate Centre. https://climateatlas.ca/video/prince-edward-island

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