In Uganda, Deadly Landslides Force an Agricultural Reckoning

Yale e360
Jul 8, 2025, 12:00 am77 pts
As growing populations denude its slopes and heavy rain intensifies, Mount Elgon has become increasingly vulnerable to landslides. In response, Ugandan farmers are planting native trees and changing the crops they plant in efforts to build resilience against future disasters. Read more on E360 →

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