Tag: Sandstorms

China Sandstorm Leaves Beijing Shrouded in Orange Dust

BBC reports on the massive sandstorm that blanketed Beijing today: By Saturday, the storm had spread over an area of 810,000 sq km (313,000 sq miles) with a population of 250 million, state news agency Xinhua reported. It was expected to last until Monday, the meteorological agency said in a statement on its website. Guo Hu, head of Beijing’s meteorological agency, said the storm came from t

March 20, 2010 7:05 PM

The Uncertain Return of Beijing Wildlife

The sky above Beijing is best known for characteristics other than its bird life. Nevertheless, the city’s birds ap

December 24, 2011 12:52 AM

Showcase: Shifting Sands

The New York Times Lens blog has posted a slideshow of desertification in China: [Sean] Gallagher traveled to the Ningxi

December 8, 2009 1:16 PM

The Chinese Dust Bowl

The Canadian magazine The Walrus has a lengthy article looking at the desertification of China: To date, Chinese farmers

June 2, 2008 10:40 PM

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