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Ingolf Eide's avatar

Thanks, Cara. Another subtle, informative and hard-hitting piece.

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Cara MariAnna's avatar

Thank you, Ingolf. Your comment is much appreciated.

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Diane Engelhardt's avatar

Outstanding article! If only it wasn’t true!

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Cara MariAnna's avatar

Thank you, Diane. How right you are. If only . . .

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Georgina's avatar

This is really informative and brings to light the history of environmental destruction in particular with colonising other lands. This does debunk the myth of the creation of farmland out of desert.

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Cara MariAnna's avatar

The U.S. did, and continues to do, the very same thing. That's how we ended up with the dust bowl. And vast tracts of agricultural fields and orchards in California, a state that doesn't have enough water. Thanks for reading and for your comment!

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laure heinz's avatar

Heartbreakingly sad to read, but knowing is more necessary than ever. Thank you Cara shining light into dark corners.

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