Senegalese Island Fights Coastal Erosion As Sea Levels Rise

West Africa’s coastal ecosystems are vulnerable to sea level rise, erosion, saltwater intrusion and flooding. Here's how the residents of Diogue are pushing back.

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Senegalese Island Fights Coastal Erosion As Sea Levels Rise

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