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33% of the world’s arable land is degraded, an issue accelerated by practices such as overgrazing, deforestation, and agriculture.

33% of the world’s arable land is degraded, an issue accelerated by practices such as overgrazing, deforestation, and agriculture.

SoilMaxine BedatJune 19, 2020YellowComment

80% of land degradation in Mongolia's grassland can be attributed to increase in livestock and the cumulative effect of overgrazing. (Much of the world's cashmere comes from this area)

80% of land degradation in Mongolia's grassland can be attributed to increase in livestock and the cumulative effect of overgrazing. (Much of the world's cashmere comes from this area)

Soil, Mongolia, Cashmere, FiberMaxine BedatJune 19, 2020GoldComment

90% of Mongolia is at risk of becoming a desert.

90% of Mongolia is at risk of becoming a desert.

Soil, Mongolia, Cashmere, FiberMaxine BedatJune 19, 2020GreenComment