A Cacao Rush Drives 'alarming' Deforestation in Liberia
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A surge in cacao production is driving deforestation in Liberia, highlighting the need for sustainable practices in the industry, with the community discussion reflecting on the broader implications of such environmental degradation.
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ashanoko
3 months ago
Splice genes into rainforrest trees so they can produce kakao beans?
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