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Eco Africa - The Environment Magazine

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January 26, 2023

This week on Eco Africa we visit a new eco-friendly school in rural Egypt, try out an app that lets users in Nigeria turn trash into treasure and see how one crowded city is dealing with extreme heat.

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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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