Plants fighting pollution
People Fixing the World
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Georgina's Project to Clean Up Oil and Chemical Spills
Yukaria is a scientist who uses plants to clean up oil and chemical spills. Her methods have been used to restore large areas of land in the Niger Delta region. She's found a way of using nature to help the region heal some of its wounds. But are there any downsides to this approach? It can take a long time both to identify the suitable plants and for the species to grow.
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