People's movement in Goa against controversial infrastructure projects picks momentum

Hot coals, red eyes
December 17, 2020
Not done or dusted: Goa’s uneasy relationship with coal dust and its telling effects on health have spurred many citizens to join the ongoing protests   -  IMAGE COURTESY: SAVE MOLLEM CAMPAIGN
Not done or dusted: Goa’s uneasy relationship with coal dust and its telling effects on health have spurred many citizens to join the ongoing protests   -  IMAGE COURTESY: SAVE MOLLEM CAMPAIGN×
For the past nine months, the people of Goa have been dealing with more than just the pandemic. The announcement of three infrastructure projects has doubled their fears of pollution caused by coal handling, apart from putting a question mark on the future of a biodiversity hotspot. From taking the knee to running social media campaigns, the average Goan is determined to do what it takes to keep the coal dust from settling in their lungs and homes. A report

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