Pollution: that’s what floats this man’s boat

A Brazilian has made a floating home out of waste in a bid to raise awareness of the environment

23 March 2022 - 20:23 By Sergio Queiroz

On a rubbish-filled river in Rio de Janeiro, passers-by look in awe as Luiz Fernando Barreto floats atop the home he has assembled from scrap wood, plastic and metal...

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