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Chinese Quarry Deal Rattles Zimbabwe Farmers

Domboshava residents fear the loss of grazing land, water access and educational facilities as a Chinese-funded mining project moves forward — despite a moratorium.

By Linda Mujuru

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Democratic Republic of Congo
Fearing Explosives, Farmers in War-Torn DRC Burn Their Own Land

After years of conflict, they see no other way to reclaim their fields.

By Merveille Kavira Luneghe
Zimbabwe
No Water From the Tap. They’re Asked to Pay a Tax Anyway.

By Linda Mujuru
Argentina
Years After Court Order, Arsenic Still Flows From Taps in Argentina

Families in Ciudad Nueva unknowingly drank arsenic-laced water. Now, they live with the scars — and they're losing faith in the government's ability to solve the problem.

By Lucila Pellettieri

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Africa

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

Push for Gold Leaves a Toxic Legacy

By Linda Mujuru

From Fuel to Bicycles, ‘The Potential of Bamboo Is Limitless’

By Patricia Lindrio

In a Vital River Basin, Chinese Mine Dredges With Impunity

By Zita Amwanga

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Americas

Coverage from Haiti, Mexico and Puerto Rico

Mangroves Can Protect Haiti From Climate Chaos. They’re Disappearing.

Iconic Elephant Says Goodbye to Infamous Puerto Rican Zoo

By Coraly Cruz Mejías

Going the Distance: Running Club Embraces Environmental Activism

By Adriana Alcázar González

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Asia

Coverage from Mongolia, Nepal and Sri Lanka

Recycling Devotee Battles Culture of Waste

By Nansalmaa Oyunchimeg

Herders vs. Voles: The Battle for Mongolia’s Grasslands

By Odonchimeg Batsukh

Could the Gobi Desert See a Red Deer Comeback?

By Uranchimeg Tsogkhuu

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