The Sahara desert is becoming increasingly green, according to satellite imagery -- which scientists are attributing to rising temperatures associated with global climate change.
The higher temperatures are said to increase the amount of moisture air can hold, therefore creating more opportunity for rains.
"If sustained, these rains could revitalize drought-ravaged regions, reclaiming them for farming communities.
This desert-shrinking trend is supported by climate models, which predict a return to conditions that turned the Sahara into a lush savanna some 12,000 years ago."
FULL STORY: Sahara Desert Greening Due to Climate Change?
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China Plants 'Great Green Wall' of Trees
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Global Warming Could Increase Deserts 34% in Next Century
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Trump Administration Could Effectively End Housing Voucher Program
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Washington State’s Parking Reform Law Could Unlock ‘Countless’ Acres for New Housing
A law that limits how much parking cities can require for residential amd commercial developments could lead to a construction boom.
Wildlife Rebounds After the Eaton Fire
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LA to Replace Inglewood Light Rail Project With Bus Shuttles
LA Metro says the change is in response to community engagement and that the new design will be ready before the 2028 Olympic Games.
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