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How Kenya became the world's geothermal powerhouse

How Kenya became the world's geothermal powerhouse

An effort that began 70 years ago is poised to propel the country to middle-income status on a wave of green energy.
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In Tanzania, carbon offsets preserve forests and a way of life

In Tanzania, carbon offsets preserve forests and a way of life

Carbon offsets have been criticized for failing to provide carbon savings and ignoring the needs of locals. But in Tanzania, hunter-gatherer tribes are earning a good return for their carbon credits and protecting their forests from poachers and encroaching agriculture.

In Kenya, lake water rise endangers livelihoods and wildlife
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In Kenya, lake water rise endangers livelihoods and wildlife

Rising water levels in the lakes along the Great Rift Valley have pushed thousands in Kenya from their homes, endangering people's livelihoods and wildlife in the region.

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