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Coastal Construction Threatens Mangroves Protecting Ho Chi Minh City

Coastal Construction Threatens Mangroves Protecting Ho Chi Minh City

Arkansas Online reports that rapid expansion and coastal works are eroding mangrove forests that shield Ho Chi Minh City from an increasingly volatile sea. The loss of this natural buffer heightens flood and storm risks for the metropolis.

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Construction threatens mangrove forests shielding Ho Chi Minh City