SAGE News Clips: Climate RefugeesResidents of the Isle de Jean Charles in southern Louisiana have been designated the first "climate refugees" in the United States. Former island resident and tribal secretary of the Native American tribe that once inhabited the island, Hilton Chaisson, says she will simply clean up the flood damage and move back. Climate experts, however think that Chaisson and other tribal members will have no choice but to permanently move as the island will no longer exist as the rising sea levels "swallow" it up.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 346, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:How has the government responded to the
crisis on Isle de Jean?
A. The residents have been offered millions in federal funding to resettle somewhere else.
B. The residents have been offered millions in federal funding to flood-proof the island.
C. The residents have been told they don't have to play state or federal taxes.
D. The government has not offered any help.
Answer: A
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