This paradise island will be underwater by 2050 — and locals are entering a bleak competition to escape

Residents of Tuvalu, an island nation facing imminent sinking due to rising sea levels, are entering a lottery for climate visas to migrate permanently to Australia, with only 280 visas available annually for its 10,643 residents. While Tuvalu’s government promotes tourism, efforts are underway to protect its land, as scientists warn that the majority of the island could be submerged by 2050.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Residents of Tuvalu, a small island nation threatened by rising sea levels, are entering a lottery for visas to migrate to Australia in search of a safer future.

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