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Brazil's semi-arid farmers hope for government intervention to combat desertification

Brazil's semi-arid farmers hope for government intervention to combat desertification

Small farmers in Brazil's semi-arid region struggle with land degradation due to climate change and past government neglect, but the new administration aims to prioritize land restoration and seek international funding.

Giovanna Carneiro and Inácio França report for Inside Climate News.

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Greening the desert: the architect regenerating Jordan’s native forests

Guilt over her role in concreting the landscape led Deema Assaf to set up Tayyun, dedicated to reforesting one of the world’s most arid countries.

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Climate change is killing off soil organisms critical for some of Earth’s ecosystems

Lichens can’t take the heat, with disastrous implications for arid places.

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