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In the North East of Brazil, millions of people battle to grow food around their houses due to dirty water and sewage that runs outside, making the soil toxic. But now a newly designed biowater filtering system has the potential to change all of their lives. This is the story of Ulisses dos Santos who has tested out the system for one year. Now he is not only eating better, but also making a profit.

Brazil is considered to be the largest producer of charcoal in the world. And in the North East of the country, much of the cutting down of trees to produce this charcoal is illegal. The effect on the environment is devastating. In fact, this area has the fifth highest rate of deforestation in the country. This is the story of how the discovery of ground water helped one community moved from coal production to crop production - turning a dry barren area into a green oasis.

The North-East of Brazil is the most densely populated semi-arid region in the world. For generations, farmers have resorted to excessive use of chemicals and slash and burn agriculture, stripping the soil of nutrients. Now farmers like Irupuan Gomes are trying something new. He is using bush management techniques to rehabilitate the natural ecosystem. Not only is the environment healthier -- but so are his profits.

 

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