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Drilling for oil in paradise

Julia Mielke
December 10, 2021

A unique paradise in southern Africa is threatened by drilling in a protected area on the Okavango River. Wastewater threatens the groundwater and the Okavango itself. Locals and conservationists fear catastrophic consequences for the environment.

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