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Deserts, with their vast stretches of sand and scorching temperatures, may seem like barren wastelands devoid of life. But did you know that these arid areas are undergoing a remarkable transformation thanks to the efforts of scientists, conservationists and local communities?
Desertification, the process by which fertile land becomes desert, is