CORSICA, AN OVERHEATING ISLAND

The grim realities of climate change

An episode from the series EARTH ON EDGE

Synopsis

Coveted by property developers to meet tourist demand, Corsica has nevertheless managed to preserve its coastline.

However, it has been caught up in climate change and natural disasters that have hit it hard, such as floods, landslides, earthquakes, forest fires, and repeated droughts.

The island has been promoting green alternatives to protect itself from these calamities for several years.