They have the sad distinction of becoming the UK’s first climate evacuees 😢
Forty or so residents of Clydach Terrace in Ynysybwl, south Wales are relieved by council buyout after years in fear of flooding.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/09/to-live-a-normal-life-again-its-a-dream-come-true-uks-first-climate-evacuees-can-cast-off-their-homes-and-trauma
Kevin Leecaster
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