As people move away from flooding and heat, new research suggests that those who remain will be older, poorer and more vulnerable.

    • shastaxc@lemm.ee
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      2 months ago

      Most people didn’t choose to live where they are, and many can’t afford to leave.

    • medgremlin@midwest.social
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      2 months ago

      If someone was born in New Orleans, lived their whole life in New Orleans, and had no family, friends, or funds to leave on their own, it’s not their fault for being in New Orleans. Another part of the problem is the very basic issue of, if they are lucky enough to be homeowners, who are they going to sell their flood-plane homes to, Fucking Aquaman?!