Paradise Lost: Why the Atlantis Resort Could Spell Trouble for Oahu

Atlantis Resort Ko Olina Hawaii

Imagine pristine beaches replaced by concrete sprawl, traffic jams choking once-serene coastlines, and cultural heritage sidelined for tourist spectacle. The proposed $2 billion Atlantis Resort in Ko Olina, Oahu, might promise economic gains, but at what cost to the island’s soul and sustainability?