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How high gold prices are fueling a chocolate shortage

Behind the Money

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Gold vs. Cocoa: The Environmental Dilemma in Ghana

This chapter explores the detrimental effects of rising gold prices on Ghana's cocoa industry, illustrating the environmental destruction caused by illegal mining. Through personal stories, it highlights the clash between cocoa farming and gold extraction, revealing the economic desperation of local communities and the urgent challenges faced by cocoa farmers.

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