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Rising seas threaten the Gullah Geechee culture. Here's how they're fighting back

The Gullah Geechee people are among the most climate threatened in the world. By rebuilding oyster reefs and limiting coastal development, they hope to preserve homes and heritage.
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Sea-level rise threatens Gullah Geechee land on the Georgia coast

Facing threats to their land through tourism-fueled development and sea-level rise, the Gullah Geechee culture are under siege from enemies both existential and real.
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