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They lost their beachfront house to rising sea levels. The debris are still out there

When a flood or hurricane destroys a home, it spreads bits of debris for miles. In coastal areas with strong waves and currents, it's almost impossible to pick up all the pieces.

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Rebecca Hersher is a reporter on NPR's Climate Desk.