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Eco Africa - The Environment Magazine

November 16, 2023

Solar-powered lamps in Zimbabwe, how Crete is coping with a beautiful but dangerous fish species, and how a brand-new district in Vienna is saving energy.

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Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine

At DW’s Eco Africa, we are dedicated to promoting innovative concepts that safeguard our environment and enhance our livelihoods. Our weekly program highlights inspiring ideas from Africa and Europe, focusing on sustainable living and technology-driven solutions to the climate crisis.

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