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Africa's changing climate (rebroadcast)

Sam Baker | Cai Nebe
August 5, 2021

In a special crossover episode with DW's Africalink and Living Planet, we dive into the issue of climate change across Africa. What does climate science and climate activism look like on a continent already dealing with climate impacts today? How can African nations address energy poverty without contributing more greenhouse gas emissions? And is it time for climate reparations?

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Every Friday, Living Planet brings you the stories, facts and debates on the key environmental issues of our time.

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