Vietnam's Freshwater Obsession Leaves Decades-Long Scars for Mekong Delta Farmers
In Vietnam's Mekong Delta, a decades-long policy prioritizing freshwater has left farmers grappling with salinization and land degradation, necessitating a shift towards sustainable agriculture.
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