Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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Climate change is driving some entire communities to relocate, but simply moving isn't enough

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 stayi...

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

Originally published at Phys.org

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