By — Christine Zirneklis Christine Zirneklis Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/tangier-island-residents-work-to-preserve-culture-threatened-by-rising-sea-levels Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Rising waters due to climate change and erosion are diminishing the landmass of Tangier Island, Virginia, a tiny speck of land in the Chesapeake Bay, and threatening a centuries-old culture fostered by the island’s isolation. PBS News Student Reporting Labs’ Sabrina Tomei reports on how the community is trying to restore their land and preserve their history and traditions. Listen to this Segment Watch Watch the Full Episode PBS NewsHour from Aug 24, 2024 By — Christine Zirneklis Christine Zirneklis