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Nepal
The Water-Saving Wonder Transforming Nepal’s Paddy Fields

A new planting method is gaining support and popularity among farmers — and giving a staple crop a big boost.

By Amrita Jaisi

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Argentina
As Sewage Floods Homes, Argentina’s Government Looks Away

In Villa Fiorito, families battle infections as the country's budget cuts derail a critical sanitation project.

By Lucila Pellettieri
Zimbabwe
Tens of Thousands in Zimbabwe Go Hungry as the Rains — and US Aid — Hold Back

By Linda Mujuru
Nepal
Rural Nepalis Fight Cable Car Project on Sacred Himalayan Mountain

The tourist project is the latest government development effort to strike a blow to traditional ways of life.

By Sunita Neupane

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Photo by Adriana Alcázar González, GPJ Mexico

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Africa

Coverage from Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Pandemic Inspires Locals to Rediscover Natural Wonders

By Kudzai Mazvarirwofa

A Lake Divided — and Fishermen Caught in the Middle

By Merveille Kavira Luneghe

‘I Have Become an Enemy’: One Man’s Fight to Spare Shea Trees

By Patricia Lindrio

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Americas

Coverage from Haiti, Mexico and Puerto Rico

Does a Hail Cannon Really Stop the Hail?

By Patricia Zavala Gutiérrez

and Lilette A. Contreras

Meet the Surprising Star of Mexico’s New Bank Note

In Western Mexico, Three Towns Refuse to Be Washed Away

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Asia

Coverage from Mongolia, Nepal and Sri Lanka

Persistent Drought in Sri Lanka Forces Farmers to Rethink Methods

By Thayalini Indrakularasa

How Does a Community Profit From Plastic Waste? Ask Sri Lanka’s Entrepreneurs.

By Poongulaly Balagobalan

Crocodiles, Fishing Communities Battle for Survival in Nepal

By Shilu Manandhar

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