The Sahara Desert has grown by 10 percent
Driven by climate change and human activity, the Sahara Desert has expanded by 10 percent since the early 1900s, displacing communities and worsening food shortages.
The Sahara Desert, already covering much of North Africa, has expanded by roughly 10 percent since the early 1900s. This growth, equivalent to the size of Egypt, pushes its southern boundary into the semi-arid Sahel region, impacting millions.
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