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Which African countries emit the most greenhouse gases?

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Climate Watch 2018

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Which African countries emit the most greenhouse gases?

As of 2018, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa and Nigeria are in the top bracket of African emitters of greenhouse gases. Africa as a continent is one of the lowest greenhouse gas polluters, but because of poverty and other risk factors, it remains vulnerable to the effects of clima...

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How many rhinos are poached in South Africa?

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The department report back on rhino poaching in South Africa in 2020

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How many rhinos are poached in South Africa?

In 2020,394 rhino were poached for their horn in South Africa. This is 33% less than the 594 killed in 2019 and marks the sixth year that rhino poaching has continued to decrease in South Africa. ...

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