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In South Africa, the population and the economy are struggling to cope with drastic power cuts. Meanwhile in Brazil, many children and teenagers dropped out of school during the pandemic.
Egypt’s second largest city Alexandria is at risk of inundation due to rising sea levels - caused by climate change. And residents in Brazil and India have developed unique, creative approaches to fighting plastic pollution.
Fighting for women's rights: Pro-choice activists in Mexico are standing up for their right to have an abortion. And cities: How "heat officers" in Santiago de Chile, Freetown and Athens are cooling things down.
Water scarcity is a growing problem in California after years of megadrought. In San Diego people are looking for ways to save water. And: Human feces as a useful commodity.
Russia has a lot of supporters in Indonesia, despite its invasion of Ukraine. Plus: Drought is forcing Kenyan farmers to slaughter their stock. Also: What can be done to combat noise pollution in our oceans?