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Goa's resort boom erodes its protective sand dunes
Original: NEW: In a tourism-dependent Goa, resorts have long taken priority over residents. Now, that priority is reshaping the st
In Goa, India, resorts have long been given priority over residents in the tourism-dependent state. Reporting by The Xylom shows that development is reshaping the coastline, destroying protected sand dunes that act as the first line of defence against coastal flooding and erosion. The story highlights the growing tension between the tourism economy and environmental protection along Goa's shore.
Why now: New reporting draws attention to the conflict between Goa's tourism industry and the coastal ecosystem protecting residents.
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