Coastline clash: California homeowners press rock walls against eroding shores

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In Dana Point, California, homeowners are installing costly rock walls to hold back the sea as erosion and higher tides threaten properties, sparking a tug-of-war with the California Coastal Commission over private beachfront rights and the search for long-term coastal protection solutions.
Topics:nation#california#climate-and-environment#climate-change-and-environment#coastlines-and-beaches#floods#rising-sea-levels
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