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I feel sorry for the people living close to the ocean.![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-f1-150x150.png)
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Why? Because of climate change?![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-m1-150x150.png)
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Yes. With rising sea levels and more intense storms, they are in danger.![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-f1-150x150.png)
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I think it's a complex issue. In many places humans are also directly responsible for some of the dangers.![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-m1-150x150.png)
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What do you mean?![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-f1-150x150.png)
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For example through the deforestation of mangrove forests. The mangroves used to be a natural barrier against storms.![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-m1-150x150.png)
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I didn't know that. Where do mangroves grow?![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-f1-150x150.png)
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They grow for example in Asia. And lots of them have been cut down. People in these areas now suffer more from storms and floods.![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-m1-150x150.png)
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I see. I guess it's easier to just blame climate change instead of looking at the actual problem.![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-f1-150x150.png)
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But you are also right. They will probably suffer even more once climate change comes into full effect.![](https://www.lingoneo.org/learn-english/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/02/avatar-m1-150x150.png)
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Makes sense. Once the sea level actually significantly rises, they really have no protection.