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Episode 2

The Documentary The Greening Of The Deserts
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Some experts argue that deserts could get greener. Ayisha Yahya explores the arguments by visiting Namibia.

She meets scientists collecting data to assess the impact of global warming.

Some experts now argue that some deserts could get greener. Ayisha Yahya explores the arguments in Mali, Egypt and Namibia.

This week, Ayisha visits the Desert Research Station in Namibia. She meets the scientists who are collecting data to assess the impact of global warming on deserts.

The scientists are also experimenting with harvesting fog and working on desalination programmes.

Can they increase the water available in arid areas such as the Namib?

25 minutes

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Sat 11 Jul 2009 18:05GMT
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