Can the ‘sand motor’ save West Africa’s eroding coast?

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By Jake BittleFeb 2, 2024, 4:30 am141 pts
When governments find themselves fighting the threat of coastal erosion, their default response tends to be pretty simple: If sand is disappearing from a beach, they pump in more sand to replace it. This strategy, known as “beach nourishment,” has become a cornerstone of coastal defenses around the world,…

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