EPISODE · Aug 21, 2023 · 20 MIN
Ep 4 - Wangari Maathai - Reforestation, Ecology, and Politics
from Sweet Defiance - Stories of Remarkable Women in Science · host Eva, Béatrice
From her extraordinary journey to her groundbreaking achievements, we delve into the inspiring life of Wangari Maathai. As the first woman in East Africa to earn a doctorate, and first african woman to receive the nobel peace price, she defied societal norms. Wangari passionately fought for human rights and environmental conservation, leaving a lasting impact on Kenya and the world. All sources in our shownotes: https://sweetdefiance.org/episodes.html Recipe: 500 ml water 2 tbsp Kenyan black tea 5 cm fresh ginger, grated 1 cinnamon stick 6 cardamom pods, crushed 4 cloves, crushed 2 tbsp sugar a good dash of milk Bring water to the boil, steep tea and spices for 5 minutes, add milk and strain.
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From her extraordinary journey to her groundbreaking achievements, we delve into the inspiring life of Wangari Maathai. As the first woman in East Africa to earn a doctorate, and first african woman to receive the nobel peace price, she defied societal norms. Wangari passionately fought for human rights and environmental conservation, leaving a lasting impact on Kenya and the world. All sources in our shownotes: https://sweetdefiance.org/episodes.html Recipe: 500 ml water 2 tbsp Kenyan black tea 5 cm fresh ginger, grated 1 cinnamon stick 6 cardamom pods, crushed 4 cloves, crushed 2 tbsp sugar a good dash of milk Bring water to the boil, steep tea and spices for 5 minutes, add milk and strain.
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