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Shifting Sands, Oil Mulch Technology, and Its Consequences

May 08, 2025

This in-depth interview explores the origin and development of oil mulch technology in Iran, as recounted by its pioneer Engineer Seyyed Mehdi Mahdavi and field expert Engineer Gholamreza Ahanin. Developed in the 1960s to combat desertification and control shifting sands, this innovative petroleum-based method was successfully deployed across Iran, including Khuzestan and Boein Zahra. The article discusses technical implementation, challenges, environmental impacts, and the continued relevance of this technology in addressing dust storms and land degradation.

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