A new wave of anti-desertification projects has been launched in western China as authorities ...

Basalt fiber once used on the Moon is now stopping desertification in China. See how this space tech is protecting vital ...

The Plant a Tree in Minqin campaign aims to project vital areas for irrigation and agriculture with 1 million trees.

Field trials have produced some remarkable results. In certain experimental plots, vegetation has successfully taken root ...

Residents in Balkh Province are benefiting from improved quality of healthcare provided in health facilities across the province. China has been severely impacted by desertification, with over ...

A groundbreaking technique from China transforms barren desert sand into fertile soil in just 10 months. Researchers use resilient cyanobacteria to create living 'biological soil crusts' that bind ...

China has launched a new offensive on desertification in western Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, deploying the same technology used on the moon to help safeguard food security. Last month, several ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Nearly half a century ago, China had an audacious ...