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The Sahara Desert Today Vs 8,000 Years Ago
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this post was submitted on 19 Jul 2026
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https://youtu.be/vG1H9Sg4lBM
They are trying to combat desertification. They're fighting against a strong feedback loop of dry soil causing water to not be retained, but by using crescent burrows, they're able to soak water into the soil properly
How China Turned a Desert Green
Reversing Desertification A Green Blueprint for Kenya
Of course, a bunch of these efforts to forestall desertification and reverse the damage is being done with money loaned by Chinese state and private businesses. And (unlike when the IMF or western banks extend loans) we all know that this is how Evil Countries get their hooks in to do the Horrible Thing.
So I'm obligated to ask the question:
AT. WHAT. COST?!