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March 29, 2022
Smoking Fish Causes Deforestation (French)
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The traditional process leading to the production of smoked fish appears to accelerate deforestation...
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Traditional fish smoking is a threat to the environment. This flourishing activity requires a significant amount of wood, which accelerates the deforestation. Effects are already visible in Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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