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Dancing and tree-hugging for the planet | Eco Africa

January 9, 2025

A tree hugger in Uganda who’s breaking records for the environment. Tunisia fishermen using an age-old and sustainable technique. An Ivorian researcher and her biopesticides for protecting yam crops. Plus: how can the power of dance help the environment?

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