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Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine

May 30, 2024

Building an island from plastic waste to clean up one of Africa’s Great Lakes. The age-old Tunisian fishing method that cuts pollution and lets fish stocks recover. Plus: How can we make farming affordable, and can we be truly self-sufficient today?

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