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Deadly landslides in the Republic of Congo

Protecting homes and lives in Congo-Brazzaville; the energy crisis in Germany; will Chileans vote for a new constitution? And can elephant tourism in Thailand become more ethical?

Pascale Harter presents stories from Congo-Brazzaville, Germany, Chile and Thailand.

Nick Loomis visits the hillsides of the Republic of Congo, where residents are defending their homes against soil erosion.

Turning down the heat and dimming the lights, Jenny Hill meets a Bavarian mayor preparing for potential energy shortages this winter.

Will Chileans vote to approve or reject a new constitution on 4th September? Jane Chambers finds opposing views in Santiago.

Plus, can a new model of elephant tourism benefit villagers and elephants in Thailand? Mark Stratton spends time with the Karen hill tribe of Om Koi, who’ve released their elephants into the jungle.

Presenter: Pascale Harter
Production Coordinator: Gemma Ashman
Producer: Diane Richardson
Editor: Hugh Levinson

(Image: People walk on a street partially destroyed during a flood caused by torrential rains in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. Credit: Guy-Gervais Kitina/AFP via Getty Images)

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Sun 28 Aug 2022 23:06GMT

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