Paleoclimate and archaeological evidence tells us that, 11,000-5,000 years ago, the Earth's slow orbital 'wobble' transformed today's Sahara desert to a land covered with vegetation and lakes.
These images depict a period approximately 6,000-11,000 years ago called the Green Sahara or North African Humid Period. There is widespread climatological evidence that during this period the ...
Today we're exploring all the various factors that led to the Sahara turning green. Indiana teen earns 'Young Patriot' award for refusing to remove flag from truck: 'Men and women have died for ...
Wind turbines in Morocco on the edge of the desert Installing huge numbers of solar panels and wind turbines in the Sahara desert would have a major impact on rainfall, vegetation and temperatures ...
The Sahara Desert, located in West Africa, is the largest hot desert in the world. While deserts are traditionally characterized by a dry climate with low levels of vegetation, the Sahara has been ...
She is currently touring Australia, hosted by the Australia Western Sahara Association (AWSA). She is interviewed by Green Left's Tony Iltis. Video by Zebedee Parkes.
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In his speech marking the 49th anniversary of the Green March, he emphasised that Morocco’s stance on the Sahara is rooted in principles of legality, justice, and national responsibility. The ...