Murchison Falls
Britishnoun
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Elephants are losing their habitat in Murchison Falls National Park in western Uganda, as land is cleared to drill for oil.
From New York Times
“This is a sanctuary,” said Ben Ntale, a Ugandan tour guide who has been bringing visitors to the Murchison Falls National Park for two decades.
From New York Times
Drilling has already begun on the shores of Lake Albert, and in the pristine habitat of Murchison Falls National Park, workers are clearing areas to lay pads for oil wells.
From New York Times
Environmentalists are alarmed that oil spills could threaten Lake Victoria, a vital source of freshwater for 40 million people, and ravage the park that protects Murchison Falls, one of the world’s most powerful waterfalls, where the Nile River roars through a narrow gorge.
From New York Times
It passes near Murchison Falls National Park, an area rich in biodiversity, as well as farmlands.
From BBC
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