On an island, space for anything is hard to come by — including garbage. In the Maldives, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, the government decided to do something rather drastic to fix this ...

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A startling new discovery has challenged the longstanding view that the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Maldives is doomed by melting ice caps to disappear beneath the surging tides. Defying the dire ...

The Fari Islands in the Maldives are developing a mix of floating and ground-mounted solar installations expected to meet up to 50% of the archipelago’s electricity demand on sunny days. The systems ...

Low-lying tropical island nations were expected to be early victims of rising seas. But research tells a surprising story: Many islands are stable. Some have even grown. Raymond Zhong, a climate ...

The Maldives has long been the top tropical haven, but the cost can make even the most passionate beach enthusiast cringe. Those fabled overwater bungalows and blue lagoons come with resort prices ...

Skip the fancy welcomes and pricey resorts—there’s a more down-to-earth way to enjoy the Maldives. On the local islands, you can find real beauty on a budget. For around $30, you’ll get a comfy ...