Special Report: Ice once protected these fragile Canadian islands. But as climate change intensifies, they are collapsing into the sea.

Shrinking ice, rising sea levels and fierce storms are transforming Canada's Magdalen Islands, where temperatures have warmed twice the global average since the late 19th century. Residents are fighting an escalating battle against erosion and flooding — trying to fend off the sea in some places and retreat from it in others.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Special Report Nov 1, 3:43 PM     Ice once protected these fragile Canadian islands. But as climate change intensifies, they are collapsing into the sea. Shrinking ice, rising sea levels and fierce storms are transforming Canada's Magdalen Islands, where temperatures have warmed twice the global average since the late 19th century. Residents are fighting an escalating battle against erosion and flooding — trying to fend off the sea in some places and retreat from it in others. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071