AUDIO – KENYA: Thirsty Eucalyptus Good for Absorbing Carbon

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Peter Nyaga surveys his four-year-old eucalyptus woodlot. Credit:Isaiah Esipisu/IPS

Dec 12 2011 (IPS) - Eucalyptus trees are helping Kenyans to earn an income, but they are also playing a role in mitigating carbon emissions. However, the Kenyan government is of the opinion that the trees might be putting a strain on water resources.

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