Is the United States Cocaine Habit Destroying the Environment?

From plant to powder, cocaine is having devastating consequences for forests in Colombia—and the planet's forests.

By Catherine Ellis
May 8, 2023
Is the United States Cocaine Habit Destroying the Environment?
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Catherine Ellis

Catherine is a British freelance journalist located in Colombia.

 
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