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Apr 6 2010

How Desertification Works

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Josh and Chuck discuss the problem of desertification, from what causes serious degradation of dryland ecosystems to possible ways to repair the damage, in this episode.

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Josh and Chuck dive into the overlooked crisis of desertification, exploring how fertile semi-arid lands transform into barren deserts through human activities like overgrazing, poor farming practices, and deforestation. They examine both the devastating impacts on vulnerable populations worldwide and the innovative solutions being developed to combat this growing problem. From the American Dust Bowl to modern-day efforts in China and Africa, this episode reveals why 50 million people could be displaced by advancing deserts in the next decade.


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