Miscanthus grows up to 4 meters (13 feet) tall, tolerates heat  and drought, and can be harvested for decades. In France and Germany, the Asian grass is now being grown for heating, building materials and water protection. But why is Europe growing so little of it? In Bamako, Mali, a painter is transforming a public minibus into a colorful rolling message on the need to protect the environment and address rising temperatures . Drissa Konate uses bold murals to contrast deforestation and air