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‘Ghost roads’ are cracking open pristine rainforests in Malaysia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea
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Food & Agriculture
Fasting is a key part of Ramadan, but for many Muslims, climate change is making food scarce all year
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Carbon & Climate
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