Barriers islands in the Arctic make up nearly a quarter of the world's barrier islands, and they're more vulnerable to climate change than islands anywhere else in the world. The reason: melting of sea ice and the permafrost that buffers Arctic islands from waves have left them susceptible to constant pounding from storms.
Homelessness Defined. Homelessness is a temporary condition that people fall into when they cannot afford to pay for a place to live, or when their current home is unsafe or unstable.
The current definition of homelessness used by HUD requires families and unaccompanied youth to prove they moved twice in 60 days, and that they did not have permanent housing for those 60 days, among other conditions that often make it difficult for youth to secure permanent housing.ill re-introduced to expand definition of homelessness and be more inclusive to youth. By Faith Miller, on Thursday, February 26th, 2015. A homeless tent city on Van Buren Street in November 2013.