A Pacific island starts packing for metaverse move – but what to take?

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What would you do to save your home from disappearing? As sea levels rise, the tiny Pacific island nation of Tuvalu mulls a permanent move to the metaverse to save its culture. But not everyone is giving up just yet.

7 Feb English Germany Society & Culture · Health & Fitness

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