The world's first climate change refugees

The people of Kiribati, a remote Pacific island nation, are among the first people in the world to be displaced by climate change and sea level rise. CBS News Correspondent Seth Doane traveled to Kiribati to speak to the world's first 'climate change refugees.'

[adamh]

What's sad is how humanity doesn't seek to solve the problem. But to just go around it. That's the worst part of all of this.

[solodiamante]

I can't explain how sad, depress and upset I am.

[kakavkaratengaru]

Hi!!!... I'm from Kiribati and it sad to see my beautiful island under the water in the future😢😢😢

[thatssotori]

This breaks my heart I had no idea these people even existed…. My heart is broken !

[princetonjohnny]

What's next after this video of interviewing suffered islanders, any active helps for the impacted or just talk, talk, talk?

[lilesmw]

If China can build islands in the South China Sea, why can't we pump some sand here?

[faanengaaw]

Im also from the Pacific islands. Climate change is real here but we will nvr stop smiling!! It hurts deep down inside to even think about it!
“I will leave when the last coconut tree falls” is what i always say!!! I cannot imagine leaving my own island where ma ancestors lived for thousands of years before many western countries were even established!! Its just sad!!
Imagine standing on the shore of a tiny island in the Pacific looking out at sea, seeing the ocean level with the

My pacific island will always remain in my heart no matter !!!

One love Kiribati frm Federated States of Micronesia! ❤️❤️❤️

We are Pasifika!

[sadielennon]

Does anybody have the transcript for this? It's for use in class, thanks!

[clinthammer]

Why isn't Miami beach under water?

[aanikhfds]

I’d say one of the earliest cases of climate change and environmental refugees were Italians in the 1900s. A series of earthquakes including one that killed over 100, 000 forced them to leave.

[jewelygoslin]

How have I not heard of these refugees before now? This is extremely sad.

[Glaiket]

They aren’t the first. Climate change has affected migration since the 90s

[referenceme]

more than half of Florida is below sea level and has been since before the ice age

[DiddyKatt]

She didn't blame China. But American... Lol

[carmenteixeira]

Sad.. that those people suffer from it :(

[pierre]

0:03 Global leadership and thinking!? I guess Trump is out of the running!

[V_screw_electric_cars]

Stop with this nonsense because it's laughable