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flag Climate change threatens Swiss mountain villages with landslides, sparking debates on protection costs.

flag Climate change is putting Swiss mountain villages at risk due to thawing permafrost and retreating glaciers, leading to more frequent and unpredictable landslides. flag The village of Blatten was destroyed in 2017, and Switzerland spends nearly $500 million annually on protective measures. flag However, a 2007 report suggested real protection could cost up to $3 billion. flag The increasing danger to alpine life raises questions about whether to invest in protection or abandon these areas.

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