Desertification in America: A Growing Crisis and What We Can Do About It

What is Desertification? Desertification is the process by which fertile land becomes increasingly arid, losing its water sources, vegetation, and wildlife due to climate change, unsustainable farming practices, and deforestation. While many people associate this phenomenon with the Sahara or the Middle East, desertification is also happening right here in the United States—threatening ecosystems, agriculture, […]