The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Polluted waterbodies, livelihood woes: Chennai’s coastal communities question ‘blue economy’ projects
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The Hindu Bureau
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Coastal communities in Tamil Nadu are protesting 'blue economy' projects, citing environmental degradation and loss of livelihoods. Residents and activists claim that industrial pollution and infrastructure projects are harming local ecosystems and fishing grounds.
From children affected by contamination of the Kosasthalaiyar river to concerns over the proposed Mamallan reservoir, members of coastal communities and activists alleged that projects undertaken under the “blue economy” model were affecting livelihoods and coastal ecosystems.
environmenteconomysocial justice
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