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Re:Worst-case glacial lake flood scenarios in a transboundar... by vintermann on Thursday August 27, 2026 @05:42AM (#49462125)
The threat of death from flooding is already a pretty good incentive, people accept the risk when it's the best option they have.
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Re:Worst-case glacial lake flood scenarios in a transboundar... by srean on Thursday August 27, 2026 @05:47AM (#49462165)
For some who are very poor yes I agree. But many are baited in by corrupt policies by a nexus of politicians and contractors/builders -- cheap land, cheap permits.
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