Moroccan city struggles with sand encroachment
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The city of Essaouira on Morocco's Atlantic coast is experiencing an escalating problem of sand encroachment that threatens the ecosystem as well as the natural and urban environments of the region. Many homes have become engulfed by sand dunes, with fears of a potential envionmental disaster growing
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- Essaouira is experiencing escalating sand encroachment threatening its ecosystem and urban areas.
- Many homes have been engulfed by sand dunes, raising fears of an environmental disaster. 14s
- Current interventions are seasonal and temporary, failing to provide permanent solutions. 22s
- Sand encroachment has blocked roads and drains, increasing cleaning and maintenance costs. 39s
- Morocco has recently faced extreme weather events, such as droughts and flooding, due to climate change. 1m 16s