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The Devastating Effects of Desertification on Humanity
TLDR Desertification, caused by poor soil management and overuse of land, is leading to high infant mortality rates, starvation, displacement of millions of people, and thousands of deaths from starvation every day. To combat desertification, long-term techniques such as rotating crops, terracing the land, and proper irrigation, as well as planting trees and creating soil conservation districts, are necessary.
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Desertification is a major problem facing humanity, particularly in poor, undeveloped countries, where it leads to significant issues such as high infant mortality rates and starvation.
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Desertification is the degradation of soil in semi-arid regions caused by poor soil management and overuse of the land, which can lead to barren desert landscapes.
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Desertification is occurring at a rapid pace, with new deserts growing at a rate of 20,000 square miles a year, and the main causes are poor soil conservation and overuse of the land, such as irresponsible grazing and overuse of chemical fertilizers.
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The loss of trees due to cutting for firewood and other purposes leads to a drier climate, increased evaporation, and the loss of soil, exacerbating desertification.
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Desertification leads to the displacement of millions of people, exacerbating food scarcity and water shortages, resulting in thousands of deaths from starvation every day.
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To combat desertification, it is necessary to teach people long-term benefits and techniques such as rotating crops, terracing the land, and proper irrigation, as well as planting trees and creating soil conservation districts, as demonstrated by the efforts of the US government in the late 30s and early 40s.
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One way to combat desertification is by encouraging indigenous societies to look for alternative means of sustaining themselves, such as growing herbs and using them in products like soaps.
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Cowpat Lato is a fundraising event in rural Australia where people bet on which section of a paddock a cow will defecate in, with the winner receiving a prize.
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