100 bamboo plantings surround Dandora Secondary School in Kenya to filter polluted air from nearby trash dump.

Students at Kenya's Dandora Secondary School, situated near Africa's largest trash dump, are planting bamboo in an effort to filter the polluted air. Over 100 bamboo plantings surround the school, which is named after the dumpsite that has been operating beyond its capacity for 23 years. The smoke from burning trash at the site hinders visibility and contributes to respiratory issues among students.

May 05, 2024
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