Paradise in peril? The environmental and political future of the Maldives
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The Maldives is increasingly making headlines for the negative impact climate change is having on its pristine environment. It’s also catching the attention of world superpowers for its political significance. In this week’s episode, Teresa Tang unpacks the archipelago’s challenges with CNA's Afifah Ariffin.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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