Solar farms could do more than generate clean energy—they could also cut dust pollution

Phys.org•Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 02:40 PM•2 min read

Solar farms built around China's Gobi Desert could have the unexpected benefit of reducing the dust pollution reaching cities across northern China.

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