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Hurricane Katrina's Legacy: The Disappearing Barrier Island in Alabama

TL;DR

Two decades post-Hurricane Katrina, a barrier island in Alabama is vanishing, a stark reminder of the ongoing impacts of climate change.

Key Points:

  • The island's erosion highlights the urgent need for coastal protection.
  • Lessons learned from Katrina stress the importance of safeguarding wildlife.
  • Public discussions continue on whether to subsidize sinking cities.
  • Actor Wendell Pierce emphasizes the importance of remembering the past.

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