I’ve posted before about the possibilities and perils of terraforming on Earth. A Norwegian firm is currently drastically altering a ribbon of desert in Qatar. From CNN:

“In a region known for its towering skyscrapers, the erection of a modestly-sized greenhouse might not appear worthy of much attention.

But this small construction site near the coast in Qatar’s Mesaieed Industrial City could help transform the landscape forever, says its developers, turning desert land into flourishing centers of food and freshwater production.

The $5.3 million, one-hectare pilot plant opens later this month and is a major milestone of the Sahara Forest Project (SFP) — a concept that has been developed by a Norwegian company since 2008.”