Across China: Desert solar panels foster greening, animal husbandry efforts

XINING, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- For generations, the Talatan Gobi Desert in northwest China's Qinghai Province has endured severe sandstorms, persistent droughts and sparse vegetation, making life for local herders a constant struggle against a harsh natural environment.

Today, Talatan, located in Gonghe County in the Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Expansive arrays o