More than half of world's coastal settlements retreating from rising seas, study shows

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Sep 24, 2025, 10:33 am120 pts
Human settlements around the world are moving inland and relocating away from coastlines as sea levels rise and coastal hazards grow more severe, but a new international study shows the poorest regions are being forced to stay put or even move closer to danger.

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