PolicyWednesday, July 1, 2026The Guardian
New Orleans residents on warning to abandon sinking city: ‘Nobody wants to leave home’
A recent study indicates that New Orleans has reached a critical juncture due to the climate crisis, prompting some residents to resist relocating despite warnings about the city's sinking conditions. Many locals express a strong attachment to their homes and communities, asserting they would only abandon the city if compelled. Policymakers need to address both the immediate dangers of climate change and the emotional ties residents have to their neighborhoods.
