70-year-old Brazilian farmer plants giant cacti to combat desertification in Caatinga biome.

70-year-old farmer Alcides Peixinho Nascimento is planting giant cacti in Brazil's Caatinga biome to combat desertification. The region, stretching across ten northeastern states, has lost 40% of its original surface area due to agriculture, mining, and wind farm installations. The native vegetation, including the emblematic mandacaru cactus, plays a key role in absorbing carbon emissions.

June 29, 2024
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