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 circumstances of homelessness take different forms. 1  People experiencing homelessness may find themselves in one of the following groups: 2  Unshelteredâliving on the streets, camping outdoors, or living in cars or abandoned buildings. 3  Shelteredâstaying in emergency shelters or transitional housing.