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Ethiopia Drought Threatens Myrrh Trees and Harvester Livelihoods

Historic drought in Ethiopia's Somali region is decimating myrrh trees, threatening both the luxury perfume supply chain and the incomes of impoverished local harvesters who earn as little as $3.50 per 2.2 lbs.

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Impoverished harvesters in Ethiopia's Somali region, some relying solely on myrrh resin for survival, face loss of livelihood as drought decimates tree populations and villagers travel up to 125 miles for water.

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