Echoes of History

Reflect on historical days in Africa with environmental significance and their lessons for today’s sustainability challenges.

Echoes of History

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Power, Water, and the Trade-offs of a Lesotho-South Africa Megaproject

A water-rich nation fuels South Africa’s economy, but at what cost? Displaced communities and environmental damage reveal the hidden price.

Blossom Amena
Mar 17, 2025 5 min read

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