Are deserts necessary for the well-being of the planet?

Very thought provoking and strange that nobody answered this one for so long. Let's consider why deserts form in the first place and what all are deserts. read more

Even the ocean bottom is a biological desert since the bulk of marine life stays close to the surface for sunlight. Both Antarctica and the ocean floor are necessary for the plant's well being. From regulating global temperature and climate to ensuring that the planet wide food, water and nutrients cycles are kept well stocked. read more

Though many of the world's largest desert are characterized by heat and sand, the largest deserts on the planet will surprise you. The dunes of the Sahara Desert in Libya. A desert is an area that receives a significantly small amount of rainfall. read more

A desert is an arid, barren land with little vegetation. Essentially uninhabited in comparison to most other biomes (due to the hostile environment), deserts make up roughly one-third of the planet’s land area. read more