China launches new war on deserts with technology tested on far side of the moon

China has initiated a new campaign against desertification in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, utilizing technology previously employed in lunar exploration. Launched last month at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEG), these projects focus on sand control, desertification prevention, and managing wind erosion and salinity. The initiative aims to establish an ecological barrier to protect the region's arable land from erosion and further desertification. This effort is intended to help safeguard food security in Xinjiang.