Afforestation on drylands can help mitigate climate change through carbon sequestration, but the water and energy implications can hinder implementation. A study now investigates the environmental and economic potential of afforestation enabled by desalination plants powered by renewable electricity.
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Chiavazzo, E. Looking for massive carbon capture. Nat Sustain 6, 483–484 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-023-01066-z
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