SocietyTheir village is gone. Why do they still want to stay?

A glacier collapse destroyed much of the Swiss village of Blatten in 2025, intensifying the Alpine debate over rebuilding or retreating. Scientists warn that thawing glaciers and unstable slopes are raising the risk of rockfalls and landslides, yet communities such as St. Niklaus continue to expand and invest in protective infrastructure. For many residents, leaving home remains unthinkable.