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The Silent Demise of Zambia’s Green Gold: Can We Save the Zambezi Teak?

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Imagine a tree that stands tall and proud, its wood so strong and beautiful it’s nicknamed “green gold.” For generations, this tree has been a cornerstone of life, providing livelihoods, shelter, and a unique cultural heritage. In Zambia, this majestic tree is the Zambezi Teak (Baikiaea plurijuga), known to the Lozi people as Mukusi. It […]

Zambia’s charcoal crisis: Why and how it is fueling the climate crisis and what we can do about it

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In Zambia, charcoal is a major source of energy for cooking and heating, especially in urban areas where electricity is expensive or unreliable. But the cost to the environment is huge. Every tree cut down for charcoal is a step backward in the fight against climate change.