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China confirms that installing solar panels in deserts irreversibly transforms the ecosystem (archive.ph)
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[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 13 points 1 year ago

What’s causing this shift? The solar panels create consistent shade, which helps retain moisture, lower soil temperatures, and reduce evaporation. In arid environments where water is scarce, these subtle changes can make a huge difference—allowing vegetation to flourish and supporting the growth of microorganisms essential for soil health.

This is wild.