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Oct 2022
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Trouble in Paradise: Coconut War Waters ...

Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley
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Whether enrobed with chocolate in a candy bar or sucked up through a straw on the beach, coconut has become shorthand for the good life: clear blue waters, white sand beaches, and an ocean breeze. But it’s not just a tropical treat. All around the world, people who live alongside the coconut palm refer to it as the “tree of life,” thanks to its ability to pr ... Show More
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