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These women live in the south of India.
They are seaweed farmers.
Seaweed is good for the Earth.
It takes in lots of carbon dioxide from the environment.
The government knows seaweed is important.
It helps the environment and gives work to local people.
They make money after four months’ work.
Now, this local community grows lots of seaweed.
These farmers look after the environment too.
They don't pick the seaweed every month.
They know it is a home for fish too.
For some women, the work pays for their children's education.
People use seaweed in medicine and food.
Scientists think seaweed is special.
It doesn't use land or fresh water.
It takes in carbon dioxide and gives out oxygen.
This is important for India.
The country makes lots of carbon dioxide.
Now, the government wants people to grow seaweed.
It's paying people to start seaweed farms.
But this isn't easy work.
It can be dangerous for the farmers.
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