Environmental Science
8 years ago

35% of Earth's Land Threatened by Desertification, Affecting 20% Population

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Springer series in physical environment
Dimensions in Space of “Desertification” or Land Degradation: Their Degree and Specificity in Each Continent
Monique Mainguet

Paper Summary

Drylands cover 35% of Earth's land and are home to 20% of the population. These areas are at risk of land degradation. A global assessment by UNEP has been criticized but is still important.

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