On Wednesday, Indonesia’s Jakarta Post reported that two small islands in South Sumatra have become submerged by rising seas, and four other islands nearby are on the brink of vanishing. The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) says this is due to climate change. Betet Island and Gundul Island are now 1 meter (3 feet) and 3 meters (10 feet) below sea level, respectively. Betet is part of Berbak-Sembilang National Park. Both islands are uninhabited by people.
By Michelle Lewis. Electrek. January 18, 2020.
