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Senegal's water-stressed capital faces difficult future

A population boom in Senegal is intensifying pressure on scarce water resources in its semi-arid capital of five million people, with problems set to increase over the coming decades.

‘Everyone’s looking for plastic.' As waste rises, so does recycling

‘Everyone’s looking for plastic.' As waste rises, so does recycling

Plagued by plastic pollution, Senegal wants to replace pickers at the garbage dump with a formal recycling system that takes advantage of the new market for plastics.
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How cities from Bristol to Dakar are weathering a warming planet

Despite nine in 10 cities saying they face significant climate hazards, CDP research has found 43% of cities do not have climate adaptation plans.

Uganda embraces the power of solar street lights
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Uganda embraces the power of solar street lights

Jinja City in Uganda is the latest city in sub-Saharan Africa to embrace the cost savings and environmental benefits of solar-powered street illumination. 
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