Can We Turn Deserts Into Farmland?

Deserts won't remain barren wastelands. Discover how transforming the world's deserts into lush farmland could impact our planet. What are the costs of terraforming, and how might turning deserts into farmland affect the Amazon rainforest? Transcript and sources For questions or concerns, contact us at Underknown. Get our 100 best episodes in one mind-blowing book: Buy here Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Membership Check out our other shows:How to SurviveYour Body onCrazy Creatures Watch more what-if scenarios:Planet EarthThe CosmosTechnologyYour BodyHumanity T-shirts and merch: Shop here Suggest an episode: Submit ideas Newsletter: Subscribe What If elsewhere:InstagramDiscordTwitterFacebookWhat If in SpanishWhat If in Mandarin What If is a mini-documentary series exploring hypothetical worlds and possibilities. Join us on an imaginary adventure through time, space, and chance, as we make complex subjects fun and entertaining. Produced with love by Underknown in Toronto: UnderknownContact us at Underknown 00:00: Desert farmlands?00:52: Desert facts01:23: Evapotranspiration01:59: Nanoclay03:30: Materials and cost #DesertFarmland #Terraforming #AmazonRainforest #FoodProduction #DesertEcosystems #Nanoclay ##WhatIf ##Farmlands See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/681d864fe64c4b83e7e51821 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices