The Week in Pictures: Amazing Compostable Swimwear, Africa's Epic Drought, and More (Slideshow)

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A high-end compostable swimsuit recently made a huge splash in Miami. We answer your burning question...does it decompose while swimming?

We also have startling photos of the epic, devastating drought underway in Africa, new plant species, a minimalist approach to the desk, a tasty artichoke recipe from the French Alps, and more in our roundup of the best images on TreeHugger this week.

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