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From destruction to deadly heat, Associated Press photographers capture climate change in 2024
6 days, 5 hours ago

From destruction to deadly heat, Associated Press photographers capture climate change in 2024

Associated Press  

A world altered by climate change After heat records were smashed and a torrent of extreme weather events rocked countless countries in 2023, some climate scientists believed that the waning of the El Nino weather pattern could mean 2024 would be slightly cooler. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Residents collect drinking water …

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‘Not Welcome’: China’s ICBM Test Raised Alarms in the Pacific Islands
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Not Welcome’: China’s ICBM Test Raised Alarms in the Pacific Islands

The Diplomat  

In late September, China fired an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean between the northern islands of French Polynesia and the southern islands of Kiribati, highlighting its long-range nuclear capabilities and marking the first such test in more than 40 years. Just days before the ICBM test, Fiji published a foreign policy white paper that described a climate …

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Marquesas Islands: South Pacific archipelago is now a UNESCO site
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Marquesas Islands: South Pacific archipelago is now a UNESCO site

CNN  

CNN — The Marquesas are a beautiful, remote stretch of islands in the South Pacific. Because of its remote location, French Polynesia – which includes Bora Bora and Tahiti – received about 220,000 foreign tourists in 2022. Most tourists arrive via Fa’a’ā International Airport in Tahiti, then come by boat to Nuku Hiva and the other Marquesan islands. “This inscription …

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Why the Olympic surfing venue is 16,000km away from Paris
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why the Olympic surfing venue is 16,000km away from Paris

Al Jazeera  

Teahupo’o on the island of Tahiti in the territory of French Polynesia is home to ‘the heaviest’, ‘most perfect’ waves in the world. McKenna has spent the past 35 years photographing the world’s best surfers on the world’s best waves but, he says, “There is nowhere else like Teahupo’o. Even if the waves are massive, the channel is flat.” There …

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Location, events, stadium: All to know about the Paris Olympics 2024 venues
5 months ago

Location, events, stadium: All to know about the Paris Olympics 2024 venues

Al Jazeera  

Where will football finals be held? Eiffel Tower Stadium Location: Paris Events: Beach volleyball France’s most famous landmark will host the beach volleyball events in its iconic public gardens. Pierre Mauroy Stadium Location: Lille Events: Basketball and handball Home to the famous French football club Lille, the stadium is located over 200km north of the host city, Paris. Stade de …

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An ethical – and safe – place to swim with whales
6 months, 2 weeks ago

An ethical – and safe – place to swim with whales

BBC  

An ethical – and safe – place to swim with whales Tahiti Tourisme French Polynesia has set the benchmark for ethical whale-swim tourism The Islands of Tahiti have long practiced the ancient conservation custom of rāhui to help preserve their maritime spaces and species, including a seasonal refuge for humpback whales. Tonga, Australia and the Dominican Republic also permit "free …

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Paris is aiming for the most sustainable Olympics yet. Organizers acknowledge the plan isn’t perfect
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris is aiming for the most sustainable Olympics yet. Organizers acknowledge the plan isn’t perfect

Associated Press  

PARIS — Of all the decisions Paris Olympics organizers made about where to hold each sport, sending surfing competitions to the other side of the world — in the Pacific waters of Tahiti — provoked the strongest reactions. Tahiti’s selection provides a window into Games organizers’ approach to hitting their goal of reducing emissions, the driver of climate change. Rose …

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New Zealand lobbied French on Solomon Islands-China pact, cables show
9 months, 3 weeks ago

New Zealand lobbied French on Solomon Islands-China pact, cables show

Al Jazeera  

New Zealand officials hoped French Polynesia and New Caledonia would respond to security pact, documents show. New Zealand diplomats in New Caledonia’s capital Noumea noted in their reports to Wellington that neither French Polynesia nor New Caledonia “is likely to take a public position” on the deal. After a meeting with New Caledonia’s High Commissioner Patrice Faure on March 30, …

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AP PHOTOS: In Teahupo’o, Tahiti, coastal village life thrives among powerful waves
10 months ago

AP PHOTOS: In Teahupo’o, Tahiti, coastal village life thrives among powerful waves

Associated Press  

TEAHUPO’O, French Polynesia — In Teahupo’o, the ocean is the heart of village life. A resident sits by a sculpture of the Teahupo’o wave at the end of the road, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Surfers wait to catch the perfect wave in Teahupo’o, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Surfers gather in the water as a …

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Hundreds are set to descend on Tahiti for Olympic surfing. Can locals protect their way of life?
10 months ago

Hundreds are set to descend on Tahiti for Olympic surfing. Can locals protect their way of life?

Associated Press  

TEAHUPO’O, French Polynesia — Peva Levy said he felt a powerful, natural energy known as “mana” when he surfed Teahupo’o’s waves on a piece of plywood for the first time, rushing down a crumbling white surf in front of an untouched volcanic beach several years before the steady streams of surfers started arriving when the village got its first asphalt …

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The surfing venue for the Paris Olympics is on the other side of the world but could steal the show
1 year ago

The surfing venue for the Paris Olympics is on the other side of the world but could steal the show

Associated Press  

PARIS — The giant waves form in the storm belts of the Southern Ocean, off Antarctica, where whales roam. “Just the most perfect wave in the world,” says Vaast, who hopes the island’s legendary surfing conditions are his ticket to a gold medal. The 21-year-old is among athletes qualified for the Olympic surfing competition that will be held next July …

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The surfing venue for the Paris Olympics is on the other side of the world but could steal the show
1 year ago

The surfing venue for the Paris Olympics is on the other side of the world but could steal the show

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Just the most perfect wave …

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Travel Experts Reveal Their Most Expensive Vacation (And Why It Was Worth It)
1 year, 4 months ago

Travel Experts Reveal Their Most Expensive Vacation (And Why It Was Worth It)

Huff Post  

TriggerPhoto via Getty Images Polynesian island getaways can be expensive but offer a unique and relaxing experience that creates lifelong memories. We asked experts in the travel space to share the most expensive vacation they’ve ever taken ― and why they felt it was worth the splurge. Not to mention that you’re staying in an accommodation where you can wake …

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French Polynesia’s New Pro-Independence Leadership
1 year, 6 months ago

French Polynesia’s New Pro-Independence Leadership

The Diplomat  

Territorial elections were held in French Polynesia on April 16 and 30, during which more than 210,000 voters elected representatives to the 57 seats in the Assembly of French Polynesia. For the first time since 2004, the pro-independence party, the Tavini Huira’atira, won the triangular second round, accounting for 44.32 percent of the votes cast. In second place was the …

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How the Islands of Tahiti are reclaiming their cuisine
1 year, 6 months ago

How the Islands of Tahiti are reclaiming their cuisine

BBC  

How the Islands of Tahiti are reclaiming their cuisine ChefsdeTahiti “Lobster in All Its Forms” at Hei French Polynesia continues to feel an outsize influence from France. After spending five years in Honolulu working with the now-closed Town restaurant's Ed Kenney, a leader of the Polynesian farm-to-table food movement, Hall returned to his community with a similar "local first" ethos. …

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Beach holidays: the best beaches in the world in Australia, Spain, Italy, Greece and Hawaii
1 year, 6 months ago

Beach holidays: the best beaches in the world in Australia, Spain, Italy, Greece and Hawaii

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Lucky Bay, Australia open image in gallery Sunbathe with kangaroos at Lucky Bay in Western Australia Taking the title of …

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Poisson cru: A simple raw fish salad from French Polynesia
1 year, 7 months ago

Poisson cru: A simple raw fish salad from French Polynesia

BBC  

Poisson cru: A simple raw fish salad from French Polynesia EQRoy/Alamy Poisson cru is a simple raw fish salad from French Polynesia The raw fish salad, made with tuna and plenty of crisp vegetables, differentiates itself from poke or ceviche by way of fresh coconut milk. If not for French explorer Louis-Antoine de Bougainville claiming Tahiti in the name of …

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Number theory: In warm 2022, almost no place on Earth was colder than ‘normal’
1 year, 11 months ago

Number theory: In warm 2022, almost no place on Earth was colder than ‘normal’

Hindustan Times  

On average, India is experiencing one of the coldest Januarys in history, according to data from the India Meteorological Department. Eighth warmest December ensured 2022 remained a record-breaking warm year HT reported earlier that unless December turned very cold, 2022 was likely to be among the warmest years for the planet. Since all months except November were at least among …

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Australia promises millions in climate, security aid for Pacific
2 years, 2 months ago

Australia promises millions in climate, security aid for Pacific

Al Jazeera  

Some 900 million Australia dollars will be allocated to the Pacific region, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said. Australia has promised millions of dollars in support for Pacific island nations to address the “existential threat” of climate change, as well as funds for Australia’s police deployment in the Solomon Islands, regional aerial surveillance, and an Australian Border Force network. Foreign Minister …

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British family denied entry to Tahiti after 20-hour journey due to France travel ban
2 years, 11 months ago

British family denied entry to Tahiti after 20-hour journey due to France travel ban

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Travelling with their six-month-old daughter, the Goodes had left London on 17 December - just a day after France announced …

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How does a country with no COVID reopen its borders? These places are finding out
3 years, 1 month ago

How does a country with no COVID reopen its borders? These places are finding out

NPR  

How does a country with no COVID reopen its borders? These places are finding out Enlarge this image toggle caption Aileen Torrest-Bennett/AFP via Getty Images Aileen Torrest-Bennett/AFP via Getty Images The main island of Tonga has gone into a week-long lockdown after the South Pacific nation reported its very first COVID-19 case of the pandemic late last week. Sponsor Message …

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French Polynesia hit hard by COVID, straining ties with Paris
3 years, 3 months ago

French Polynesia hit hard by COVID, straining ties with Paris

ABC  

France's worst coronavirus outbreak is unfolding 12 time zones away from Paris, devastating Tahiti and other idyllic islands of French Polynesia. Key points: French Polynesia relies upon the central government for healthcare The French government promised this week to send 100 more healthcare workers to help after weeks of pleading by Polynesian officials Of the 463 virus-related deaths reported there …

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Virus pummels French Polynesia, straining ties with Paris
3 years, 3 months ago

Virus pummels French Polynesia, straining ties with Paris

Associated Press  

PAPEETE, Tahiti — France’s worst coronavirus outbreak is unfolding 12 time zones away from Paris, devastating Tahiti and other idyllic islands of French Polynesia. French Polynesia, whose 118 islands stretch across an area as large as Europe, has broad autonomy from Paris but relies on the central government for health care. We have said it before: we cannot get by …

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How Pacific Regionalism Fell Apart
3 years, 4 months ago

How Pacific Regionalism Fell Apart

The Diplomat  

As if by some conspiratorial design to cover up the diplomatic rifts, COVID-19 and the unfolding climate crisis have overshadowed the shimmering tectonic fractures caused earlier this year by disputes over the selection of a new secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum. Today there are nine such organizations which make up the Council of Regional Organizations of the Pacific …

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