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We’re Running Out of Time to Reverse Desertification

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked

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  • The conversion of large amounts of fertile land to desert has long been thought to be caused by livestock, such as sheep and cattle overgrazing and giving off methane. This has now been shown to be incorrect, as removing animals to protect lands speeds up desertification

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