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In 1995, the Loess Plateau, a vast expanse of land in China roughly the size of France, faced a bleak future. Decades of unsustainable farming practices had left the region ravaged by desertification, its once fertile soil turning to dust. With millions trapped in poverty, the situation seemed hopeless. However, a glimmer of hope emerged in the form of a $300 million grant from … [Read more...] about From Dustbowl to Oasis: The Loess Plateau’s Remarkable Recovery