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Kalgoorlie's 1970s reforestation effort continues to protect city from dust storms

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Kalgoorlie-Boulder, an Australian mining city, once faced severe dust storms caused by nearby mining operations. In the 1970s, authorities launched a large-scale greening initiative to address the environmental problem. Thousands of hectares of forest were planted around the city to act as a windbreak against dust. Over the following two decades, the project significantly reduced dust levels in the area. Today, the city benefits from cleaner air and a more attractive landscape as a result of this long-term effort.

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