Coastal construction threatens mangrove forest protecting Ho Chi Minh City

• Coastal construction projects are threatening a mangrove forest in Vietnam.
• The mangrove forest is a natural barrier protecting Ho Chi Minh City from rising sea levels.
• The projects are located near Vietnam's largest city, Ho Chi Minh City.
• The mangrove forest's destruction could lead to increased vulnerability to sea-level rise.
• Multiple news outlets have reported on the issue.