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Japan Delays Dump Of Fukushima Wastewater. But For How Long? Courtesy: Greg Webb/IAEA

Japan Delays Dump Of Fukushima Wastewater. But For How Long?

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The decision coincides with construction setbacks that would have postponed any discharge into the Pacific Ocean until spring or summer at the earliest.

Feds Ground Asia Pacific Airlines, A Cargo Provider To Pacific Islands Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Feds Ground Asia Pacific Airlines, A Cargo Provider To Pacific Islands

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Flights that deliver food, medicine and mail to Micronesia, American Samoa, Palau and other islands have been canceled.

US Opens Embassy In Solomon Islands To Counter China Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022

US Opens Embassy In Solomon Islands To Counter China

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China's bold moves in the region have the U.S. seeking to increase its engagement in a number of ways
Marshall Islands Could Receive Billions Under Renegotiated US Treaty Courtesy: U.S. Department of the Interior

Marshall Islands Could Receive Billions Under Renegotiated US Treaty

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Congress will need to approve the funding for three Pacific island nations that are part of critical security treaties.
New Study Of Marshall Islands Fish Highlights Peril Of Using Oceans As Dumping Grounds Mark Edward Harris/Civil Beat/2015

New Study Of Marshall Islands Fish Highlights Peril Of Using Oceans As Dumping Grounds

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Researchers said that the results won't currently affect food choices for Marshallese and are consistent with global marine pollution trends.
Fijian Women And Indigenous Groups Celebrate Election Outcome But Democracy Remains Fragile Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022

Fijian Women And Indigenous Groups Celebrate Election Outcome But Democracy Remains Fragile

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The election result is also being touted as a boon for the Biden administration, which has sought to strengthen relations with Pacific island countries.
US Kicks In $1M More For UXO Cleanup On Solomon Islands Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022

US Kicks In $1M More For UXO Cleanup On Solomon Islands

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While broadly welcoming new funding, the deaths of previous UXO contractors have left locals with concerns.
Guam Governor Vetoes Heartbeat Act, Override Vote Fails Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Guam Governor Vetoes Heartbeat Act, Override Vote Fails

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Political and legal efforts to limit abortion on Guam are expected to continue in 2023.
Federal Budget Bill Permanently Increases Medicaid Funding For US Pacific Territories Carlo Domingo/Civil Beat/2022

Federal Budget Bill Permanently Increases Medicaid Funding For US Pacific Territories

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Local officials say the money could help improve access to cancer treatment in island communities.
The Fight Over Abortion Access In Guam Has Broad Implications For Women In The Pacific Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

The Fight Over Abortion Access In Guam Has Broad Implications For Women In The Pacific

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Guam is a hub for medical services in the region, often the first stop for patients seeking care before coming to Hawaii.