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Our deserts have been slowly expanding, consuming arable land and neighboring ecosystems. Can we push them back, or even turn them into lush oases and fertile farmland? We will investigate the available options, and consequences, with both modern technology and those which may emerge in the future.

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Credits:

Earth 2.0: Reclaiming the Deserts

Episode 159, Season 4 E45

Writers:

Isaac Arthur

Editors:

Alberto Imbrosciano

Daniel McNamara

Darius Said

Edward Nardella

Gregory Leal https://www.gregschool.org/

Jerry Guern

Keith Blockus

Matthew Campbell

Producer:

Isaac Arthur

Cover Artist:

Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier

Graphics Team:

Jarred Eagley

Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana

Ken York of YD Visual https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/

Kris Holland (Mafic Studios) www.maficstudios.com

Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc

Narrator:

Isaac Arthur

Music Manager:

Luca DeRosa - [email protected]

Music:

Denny Schneidemesser, "Across the Universe" https://soundcloud.com/denny-schneidemesser

Aerium, "Drowned Holodecks" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ

A.J. Prasad, "Dark Future" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA8-7qwaEPU

Kai Engel, "Endless Story About Sun and Moon" https://www.kai-engel.com/