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Tangier Island.
island in Virginia, United States
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Tangier and Poplar Islands face erosion and require federal funding to survive within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Warming waters may cause the demise of Tangier Island, prompting discussion on Maryland's role in regulating pollutants in the Chesapeake Bay.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Land loss and sea level rise threaten the survival of Tangier Island.Some support1 report
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Around Tangier Island this week
News at the entities that move Tangier Island most-
Chesapeake Shared contextAbigail Spanberger appointed local officials to advisory boards in James City County and Chesapeake.Moves Tangier Island
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Maryland Shared contextThe band Bad Brains formed in Central High in Maryland and later inspired artists such as Lil Jon.Moves Tangier Island
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Abigail Spanberger TransactionalAbigail Spanberger joined the Human Rights Campaign to advocate for marriage equality.Moves Tangier Island
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Virginia Shared contextAAUP chapter calls for investment in public higher education in Virginia.Moves Tangier Island
Connections
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Maryland Shared context
The island is geographically situated within the context of Maryland and relies on external financial investment for its continued existence.
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Poplar Island Operational
Both islands are noted to be competing for necessary funding to address erosion.
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation Shared context
Tangier Island is a physical feature of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, the focus area of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
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Abigail Spanberger Transactional
Abigail Spanberger toured Tangier Island as part of a commission visit.
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Virginia Shared context
Tangier Island is geographically located within the state of Virginia.
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Chesapeake Shared context
Tangier Island is geographically situated within the Chesapeake ecosystem, whose environmental factors influence its existence.