'Tourists go home': Why Europe is at its limit
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Struggles for Sustainability in La Laguna
This chapter focuses on a hunger strike in La Laguna, where residents rally for environmental conservation and local rights against the pressures of mass tourism. Speakers discuss community frustrations regarding rising tourism, escalating living costs, and a dire water crisis, all exacerbated by local government policies favoring tourism over resident needs. The conversation reflects broader tensions in Europe about the impact of tourism on local economies and the challenges of achieving sustainable practices amidst growing dissent.
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