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.
General Homelessness Facts. On any given night, there are approximately 643,067 people experiencing homelessness in America. 238,110 of those people are in families. 25% suffer from mental illness, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. 17% are considered chronically homeless. 13% are fleeing domestic violence. 12% are veterans.