NASA's Sahara Greening Sparks Global Climate Debate
In 2024, the Sahara Desert experienced unusual rainfall, temporarily greening parts of the region, especially the Sahel, highlighting the desert's complex climate history and potential for change, despite remaining largely arid. NASA's findings reveal the Sahara's past as a lush landscape during the African Humid Period and underscore the importance of understanding Earth's dynamic ecosystems amid climate challenges.