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The Geographical Podcast
Desertification: a Growing Threat
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Geographical
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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In this month's podcast, we visit some of the driest parts of the world, where ecosystems and the communities that depend on them face a growing threat: desertification. Human activity and our warming climate are driving changes in these regions, but some scientists are working on solutions to help restore degraded landscapes.