Sand and dust storm frequency increasing in many world regions, UN warns

Sand and dust storm frequency increasing in many world regions, UN warns

Terra Daily

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New York NY (SPX) Nov 21, 2023

Sand and dust storms are an under-appreciated problem now "dramatically" more frequent in some places worldwide, with at least 25% of the phenomenon attributed to human activities, according to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). Accompanied by policy recommendations, the warning comes as a five-day meeting takes place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan to take stock of global progr

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