desertification

January 25, 2011

Why Most Of Our “Natural” Disasters Aren’t Natural At All

From the point of view of many humans, the term “natural disaster” is a convenient scapegoat because it allows a person (or a whole nation) to […]
January 24, 2011

What Is ‘Desertification’ And Why Is It Important To Know About?

Dear EarthTalk: Can you explain what “desertification” is and why it is an important environmental issue?
March 13, 2010

Water at the core of climate change impacts

Desertification, flash floods, melting glaciers, heatwaves, cyclones or water-borne diseases such as cholera are among the impacts of global warming inextricably tied to water. And competition […]