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Bahamas

The Bahamas is a string of islands in the Lucayan Archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. It is the wealthiest Caribbean nation, driven by a vibrant tourism sector and financial services industry.

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Philip Davis, Prime Minister of the Bahamas

Bahamas PM calls on polluters to 'write a check' for climate

Bahamas PM calls on polluters to 'write a check' for climate

Prime Minister Philip Davis says the state needs financial aid to cope with rising sea levels due to climate change.
ClimateSeptember 25, 202415:07 min
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Bahamas: Sea snails make themselves scarce in paradise

Bahamas: Sea snails make themselves scarce in paradise

Overfishing is becoming a major problem in the Bahamas. In the search for solutions, people are getting creative.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 22, 20237 images
Abaco Island was one of the worst hit areas by Hurricane Dorian

Hurricane Dorian batters US southeast coast

Hurricane Dorian batters US southeast coast

Hurricane Dorian crawled along the coast of the southeastern US flooding roads and unleashing tornadoes.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 6, 20199 images
Hurricane Dorian

Hurricane Dorian churns through Caribbean

Hurricane Dorian churns through Caribbean

Experts have warned of the life-threatening "fury" of one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic.
CatastropheSeptember 5, 20198 images
Australien Great Barrier Reef

Coral reef, made to order

Coral reef, made to order

A green startup offers custom-grown coral reefs to paying clients. Global Ideas spoke to one of Coral Vita's founders.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 8, 2018
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