Desertification News
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Central Asian drought highlights water vulnerabilityAs parts of the region experience the worst drought in 13 years, experts say Central Asian governments must urgently look at options to mitigate extreme weather events. -
Bitter aftertaste? Food companies could face costly disputes over land in AfricaDecades-long legal disputes over land in Africa could cost agri-business tens of millions of dollars, new research by the Overseas Development Institute says.
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Spread of drylands will hit poorer nations hardestGlobal warming, increasing aridity and rapidly expanding human population will lead to drylands covering half of the Earth’s land surface by the end of this century. -
Climate change offers rare respite for African farmersA surprise effect of greenhouse gases is that changes in air temperature and wind patterns are increasing rainfall and crop yields in the drought-prone Sahel region.
Desertification Opinion
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Is climate change responsible for the conflicts we're seeing around the world today?Carbon & Climate
Is climate change responsible for the conflicts we're seeing around the world today?
– The relationship between a heating planet and violent clashes is complex — and critical, writes John Vidal. -
Greenwashing: corporate tree planting generates goodwill but may sometimes harm the planet– Trees are good for the environment, but does corporate tree planting necessarily generate environmental benefits? The University of Lancaster's Benjamin Neimark examines. -
Kerala’s monsoon: Lessons from recent floods in India– India's worst flood in recent times is a clear warning about the dangers of rampant and thoughtless human development, writes Azim Premji University's Harini Nagendra. How are communities overcoming mistakes made in development and preparing for a future of extreme weather?
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