In a world quietly reshaping itself, the steady advance of desertification poses a formidable challenge, especially in Latin America. As the United Nations points out, every second sees soil degradation across an area equivalent to four soccer fields. This adds up to a staggering 100 million hectares annually, which is the size of Egypt. This […]
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