The study by the United Nations University, produced by more than 200 experts from 25 countries, suggests climate change is making creeping deserts “the greatest environmental challenge of our times”.
One-third the Earth’s population – about two billion people – are potential victims. Overexploitation of land and unsustainable irrigation practices are making matters worse, it says, while climate change is also a major factor degrading the soil.
DeSmog estimates raise questions over climate benefits as EU officials consider whether the technology should qualify for billions of euros in subsidies.
Experts accuse Farage’s party of a ‘deliberate campaign of misinformation about climate change’ in the House of Commons.
A Conservative peer and former UK trade advisor were among those who spoke at the summit.
All Conservative appointees to the Board of Trade have been binned by the new Labour government.
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