Palm Sunday

With some help from Ainsley Rodriguez:

Morocco World News, A Complete Environmental Crime’: The Controversy Surrounding Palm Tree Proliferation in Moroccan Cities

As the scorching summer heat descends upon Morocco each year, a contentious debate resurfaces: the widespread planting of palm trees in cities across the North African country.

In recent years, the proliferation of these towering plants sparked concerns among citizens who question the suitability and ecological impact of this landscaping trend.

At the forefront of this debate is the environmental movement “Morocco Environment 2050,” which has been leading a campaign to halt the “random” planting of palm trees in Moroccan cities and villages.

The movement advocates for a more thoughtful and tailored approach to urban greenery, one that takes into account the unique environmental and geographical characteristics of each region.

For the past three years, the organization has been pressuring local authorities to stop planting palm trees outside of their natural habitat in oases.

I'm just going to hazard a guess the Morocco Environment 2050 is a USAID supported program.

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