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Parched lands are spreading. But a bold project known as the Great Green Wall aims to stop the growth of the desert. The ambitious program includes plans to help protect and maintain resources and fight poverty. Farmers are learning to care for their land and use water wisely. They are also planting millions of trees and crops.
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