Climate change is driving some entire communities to relocate, but simply moving isn't enough

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Aug 17, 2026, 3:00 pm110 ptsTrending
The abandoned houses of Old Podampetta on India's east coast tell the story of a small fishing village that no longer exists. Families once woke up to the sound of the sea and made their living by reading the tides and winds. But years of coastal erosion and relentless cyclones eventually made staying…

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