Desertification in northern and western China is increasing year on year, fueled by a combination of nationwide drought, improper use of land and global climate change.

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Desertification is one of the most important environmental challenges facing the world today, however it is arguably the most under-reported. Desertification is the gradual transformation of arable and habitable land into desert, usually caused by climate change and/or the improper use of land.
November 7, 2011 /
by Sean Gallagher
Sean Gallagher discusses China's environmental crises with students and faculty at Davidson College.
March 22, 2011 / Voice of America
by Peter Sawyer, Stephen Sapienza
As part of the DC Environmental Film Festival, four films explore the conflicts tied to water issues, as part of the annual World Water Day observance.