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China’s 'Green Great Wall' tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over
China's Green Great Wall project, part of the Three-North Protective Forest Program, has reduced desertified land by over 1,000 square kilometers annually since 2000 using techniques like straw checkerboards. Scientists acknowledge progress but emphasize the need for continued effort to sustain gains.
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