# The Sahara Is Growing and Eating Green Lands Slowly

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Podcast: [Bright Side Universe](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bright-side-universe-7141660)
Published: 2026-06-15T20:00:00+00:00
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The Sahara Desert is slowly expanding and changing landscapes across Africa. Discover how climate, land use, and natural cycles contribute to desert growth and what it means for nearby green regions, ecosystems, and communities. Could this massive desert continue spreading in the future? #sahara #desert #africa #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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