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Kubuqi Desert Transforms: Clean Energy and Tourism Boom

8/20/2025

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The Kubuqi Desert in Inner Mongolia is experiencing ecological transformation through the Heilaigou sand control initiative, aimed at stabilizing riverbanks and reducing desertification.
Sediment loads entering the Yellow River have significantly decreased, and vegetation has improved.
The "Photovoltaic Great Wall" solar energy project plans to generate 100 million kilowatts of clean power by 2030.
Local tourism has increased, contributing to substantial revenue growth.

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Story summary

The Kubuqi Desert in Inner Mongolia is experiencing ecological transformation through the Heilaigou sand control initiative, aimed at stabilizing riverbanks and reducing desertification.
Sediment loads entering the Yellow River have significantly decreased, and vegetation has improved.
The "Photovoltaic Great Wall" solar energy project plans to generate 100 million kilowatts of clean power by 2030.
Local tourism has increased, contributing to substantial revenue growth.