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Vietnam: Typhoon Kalmaegi Brings Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Central Region 3

Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to regions already hit by recent floods. At least one person has died, several are missing, and homes and power lines were damaged. Flooding occurred in Dak Lak and thousands were evacuated as authorities remain on high alert for further floods and landslides. Kalmaegi has killed five in Vietnam as of writing.

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Vietnam: Typhoon Kalmaegi Brings Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Central Region

Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to regions already hit by recent floods. At least one person has died, several are missing, and homes and power lines were damaged. Flooding occurred in Dak Lak and thousands were evacuated as authorities remain on high alert for further floods and landslides.

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Vietnam: Typhoon Kalmaegi Brings Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Central Region 2

Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to regions already hit by recent floods. At least one person has died, several are missing, and homes and power lines were damaged. Flooding occurred in Dak Lak and thousands were evacuated as authorities remain on high alert for further floods and landslides.

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Netherlands: Storm Benjamin Whips Up Rough Seas and Strong Winds 2

Storm Benjamin battered the Netherlands on Thursday, October 23, with powerful winds of up to 120 km/h whipping up rough seas along the western coast. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport canceled dozens of flights, while Dutch Railways reduced services for safety. The KNMI issued a Code Orange alert, warning of falling trees and property damage.

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China: Winter Swimmer Saves Man from Rough Seas in Jiangsu

On October 18, 2025, in Lianyungang, Jiangsu, winter swimmer Wang Yuping risked his life to rescue a man who fell into the sea amid strong northeast winds and crashing waves. Despite being slammed against rocks and injured, Wang reached the man, secured him to a lifebuoy, and kept both afloat until help arrived.

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Netherlands: Storm Benjamin Whips Up Rough Seas and Strong Winds

Storm Benjamin battered the Netherlands on Thursday, October 23, with powerful winds of up to 120 km/h whipping up rough seas along the western coast. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport canceled dozens of flights, while Dutch Railways reduced services for safety. The KNMI issued a Code Orange alert, warning of falling trees and property damage.

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Japan: Typhoon Nakri Brings Strong Winds to Southern Izu Islands

Typhoon Nakri made its closest approach to the southern Izu Islands on Monday morning, October 13, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

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Japan: High Waves Pound Kanagawa Coast as Typhoon Nakri Approaches Izu Islands

On Monday morning, October 13, high waves were observed along the coast of Kanagawa Prefecture as Typhoon Nakri approached. The powerful typhoon passed south of Hachijojima, part of Tokyo, moving eastward, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the southern Izu Islands.

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US: Unoccupied Homes in Buxton, NC Collapse Amid Rough Seas From Offshore Hurricanes 2

On Tuesday, September 30, at least five unoccupied oceanfront homes in Buxton, North Carolina, collapsed into the Atlantic due to rough surf driven by offshore hurricanes Humberto and Imelda. Another home fell the following morning, bringing the total to six this week and 18 on Hatteras Island since 2020. No injuries were reported, but authorities closed parts of Cape Hatteras National Seashore due to dangerous debris.

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Bermuda: Rough Waves Crash Along Shore as Hurricane Imelda Approaches 3

On Wednesday, October 1, rough waves crashed along Bermuda’s shoreline as Hurricane Imelda approached the island.

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Bermuda: Hurricane Imelda Batters Island With Gusty Winds and Flooding

Hurricane Imelda swept over Bermuda with 100mph winds, heavy rain, and flooding on Wednesday night, October 1. Schools and the airport closed as soldiers secured infrastructure, cleared roads, and supported emergency shelters during the Category 2 storm.

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Bermuda: Rough Waves Crash Along Shore as Hurricane Imelda Approaches 2

On Wednesday, October 1, rough waves crashed along Bermuda’s shoreline as Hurricane Imelda approached the island.

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Bermuda: Rough Waves Crash Along Shore as Hurricane Imelda Approaches

On Wednesday, October 1, rough waves crashed along Bermuda’s shoreline as Hurricane Imelda approached the island.

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US: Unoccupied Homes in Buxton, NC Collapse Amid Rough Seas From Offshore Hurricanes

On Tuesday, September 30, at least five unoccupied oceanfront homes in Buxton, North Carolina, collapsed into the Atlantic due to rough surf driven by offshore hurricanes Humberto and Imelda. Another home fell the following morning, bringing the total to six this week and 18 on Hatteras Island since 2020. No injuries were reported, but authorities closed parts of Cape Hatteras National Seashore due to dangerous debris.

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RECAP: Super Typhoon Ragasa Lashes Northern Philippines

Super Typhoon Ragasa, locally called Nando, battered northern Philippines with torrential rain and strong winds, causing floods, deadly landslides, and widespread destruction. The storm killed at least nine people: seven from a capsized fishing boat off Cagayan province, one in a landslide in Benguet, and one who drowned in La Union. About 192,000 people across 950 villages were affected. Communities were submerged, homes destroyed, and roads blocked by debris.

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RECAP: Super Typhoon Ragasa Hits Hong Kong With Hurricane-Force Winds

Super Typhoon Ragasa brough hurricane-force winds as it passed south of the city on Wednesday, September 24, prompting school closures and travel disruptions. Streets were largely deserted, waves taller than lampposts battered the promenades, hundreds of flights at Hong Kong International Airport were canceled The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon warning, T10.

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Hong Kong: Huge Waves Pound Coastline as Typhoon Ragasa Sweeps Past

Huge waves crashed along the Hong Kong shoreline on Wednesday, September 24, as Super Typhoon Ragasa passed south of the city, bringing hurricane-force winds.

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Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

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Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

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Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

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Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

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Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

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Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

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Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

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Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

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Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

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Ireland: Storm Floris Brings Strong Winds and Power Outages 2

Storm Floris swept across Ireland on Monday, August 4, bringing strong winds and causing disruption in several regions. More than 10,000 homes and businesses, mainly in the northwest, lost power, and about 2,700 remained without power by evening despite restoration efforts.

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Ireland: Storm Floris Brings Strong Winds and Power Outages

Storm Floris swept across Ireland on Monday, August 4, bringing strong winds and causing disruption in several regions. More than 10,000 homes and businesses, mainly in the northwest, lost power, and about 2,700 remained without power by evening despite restoration efforts.

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Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2025 - The international cruise ship "Spectrum of the Seas" fully loaded with passengers berthed at Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2025. As of July 18th, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port has exceeded 1 million this year, an increase of about 55.2% compared to the same period last year.

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Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2025 - The international cruise ship "Spectrum of the Seas" fully loaded with passengers berthed at Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2025. As of July 18th, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port has exceeded 1 million this year, an increase of about 55.2% compared to the same period last year.

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Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2025 - The international cruise ship "Spectrum of the Seas" fully loaded with passengers berthed at Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2025. As of July 18th, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port has exceeded 1 million this year, an increase of about 55.2% compared to the same period last year.

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Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2025 - The international cruise ship "Spectrum of the Seas" fully loaded with passengers berthed at Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2025. As of July 18th, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port has exceeded 1 million this year, an increase of about 55.2% compared to the same period last year.

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Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2025 - The international cruise ship "Spectrum of the Seas" fully loaded with passengers berthed at Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2025. As of July 18th, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port has exceeded 1 million this year, an increase of about 55.2% compared to the same period last year.

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Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2025 - The international cruise ship "Spectrum of the Seas" fully loaded with passengers berthed at Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2025. As of July 18th, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port has exceeded 1 million this year, an increase of about 55.2% compared to the same period last year.

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Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2025 - The international cruise ship "Spectrum of the Seas" fully loaded with passengers berthed at Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2025. As of July 18th, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port has exceeded 1 million this year, an increase of about 55.2% compared to the same period last year.

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Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2025 - The international cruise ship "Spectrum of the Seas" fully loaded with passengers berthed at Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2025. As of July 18th, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port has exceeded 1 million this year, an increase of about 55.2% compared to the same period last year.

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Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2025 - The international cruise ship "Spectrum of the Seas" fully loaded with passengers berthed at Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2025. As of July 18th, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port has exceeded 1 million this year, an increase of about 55.2% compared to the same period last year.

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Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2025 - The international cruise ship "Spectrum of the Seas" fully loaded with passengers berthed at Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2025. As of July 18th, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port has exceeded 1 million this year, an increase of about 55.2% compared to the same period last year.

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Illustration - Surtourisme

Illustration - Surtourisme

GERMANY. LOWER SAXONY. THE MEYER WERFT SHIPYARD IN PAPENBURG IS LOCATED MORE THAN 40 KM INLAND. TO REACH THE SEA, SHIPS MUST PASS THROUGH THE EMS, A SMALL RIVER, AT HIGH TIDE AND NAVIGATE AMIDST FIELDS, SHEEP AND COWS. THE QUANTUM OF THE SEAS, THE WORLD'S THIRD LARGEST CRUISE SHIP, IS THE LARGEST VESSEL EVER TO SAIL THIS RIVER. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Surtourisme

Illustration - Surtourisme

GERMANY. LOWER SAXONY. THE MEYER WERFT SHIPYARD IN PAPENBURG IS LOCATED MORE THAN 40 KM INLAND. TO REACH THE SEA, SHIPS MUST PASS THROUGH THE EMS, A SMALL RIVER, AT HIGH TIDE AND NAVIGATE AMIDST FIELDS, SHEEP AND COWS. THE QUANTUM OF THE SEAS, THE WORLD'S THIRD LARGEST CRUISE SHIP, IS THE LARGEST VESSEL EVER TO SAIL THIS RIVER. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Surtourisme

Illustration - Surtourisme

GERMANY. LOWER SAXONY. THE MEYER WERFT SHIPYARD IN PAPENBURG IS LOCATED MORE THAN 40 KM INLAND. TO REACH THE SEA, SHIPS MUST PASS THROUGH THE EMS, A SMALL RIVER, AT HIGH TIDE AND NAVIGATE AMIDST FIELDS, SHEEP AND COWS. THE QUANTUM OF THE SEAS, THE WORLD'S THIRD LARGEST CRUISE SHIP, IS THE LARGEST VESSEL EVER TO SAIL THIS RIVER. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Surtourisme

Illustration - Surtourisme

GERMANY. LOWER SAXONY. THE MEYER WERFT SHIPYARD IN PAPENBURG IS LOCATED MORE THAN 40 KM INLAND. TO REACH THE SEA, SHIPS MUST PASS THROUGH THE EMS, A SMALL RIVER, AT HIGH TIDE AND NAVIGATE AMIDST FIELDS, SHEEP AND COWS. THE QUANTUM OF THE SEAS, THE WORLD'S THIRD LARGEST CRUISE SHIP, IS THE LARGEST VESSEL EVER TO SAIL THIS RIVER. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inner Mongolia Deserts Photovoltaic Projects - China

Inner Mongolia Deserts Photovoltaic Projects - China

A worker installs photovoltaic panels at a photovoltaic project in Kubuqi Desert, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 6, 2025. In recent years, Inner Mongolia has made all-out efforts to tackle the ecological challenges in the areas along the Yellow River, and has treated land covering a total of 14.89 million mu (about 992,667 hectares). In deserts of Kubuqi and Ulan Buh, the sand control model with photovoltaic projects has been widely implemented, transforming stretches of sandy terrain into vast "blue seas" brimming with green energy. Photo by Li Zhipeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inner Mongolia Deserts Photovoltaic Projects - China

Inner Mongolia Deserts Photovoltaic Projects - China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 5, 2025 shows a photovoltaic project in Ulan Buh Desert, in Dengkou County of Bayannur, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. In recent years, Inner Mongolia has made all-out efforts to tackle the ecological challenges in the areas along the Yellow River, and has treated land covering a total of 14.89 million mu (about 992,667 hectares). In deserts of Kubuqi and Ulan Buh, the sand control model with photovoltaic projects has been widely implemented, transforming stretches of sandy terrain into vast "blue seas" brimming with green energy. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inner Mongolia Deserts Photovoltaic Projects - China

Inner Mongolia Deserts Photovoltaic Projects - China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 6, 2025 shows a photovoltaic project in Kubuqi Desert, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. In recent years, Inner Mongolia has made all-out efforts to tackle the ecological challenges in the areas along the Yellow River, and has treated land covering a total of 14.89 million mu (about 992,667 hectares). In deserts of Kubuqi and Ulan Buh, the sand control model with photovoltaic projects has been widely implemented, transforming stretches of sandy terrain into vast "blue seas" brimming with green energy. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inner Mongolia Deserts Photovoltaic Projects - China

Inner Mongolia Deserts Photovoltaic Projects - China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 7, 2025 shows a photovoltaic project in Kubuqi Desert in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. In recent years, Inner Mongolia has made all-out efforts to tackle the ecological challenges in the areas along the Yellow River, and has treated land covering a total of 14.89 million mu (about 992,667 hectares). In deserts of Kubuqi and Ulan Buh, the sand control model with photovoltaic projects has been widely implemented, transforming stretches of sandy terrain into vast "blue seas" brimming with green energy. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inner Mongolia Deserts Photovoltaic Projects - China

Inner Mongolia Deserts Photovoltaic Projects - China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 5, 2025 shows an integrated sand control and photovoltaic project at a state forestry area in the edge of Ulan Buh Desert in Linhe District of Bayannur, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. In recent years, Inner Mongolia has made all-out efforts to tackle the ecological challenges in the areas along the Yellow River, and has treated land covering a total of 14.89 million mu (about 992,667 hectares). In deserts of Kubuqi and Ulan Buh, the sand control model with photovoltaic projects has been widely implemented, transforming stretches of sandy terrain into vast "blue seas" brimming with green energy. Photo by Li Zhipeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inner Mongolia Deserts Photovoltaic Projects - China

Inner Mongolia Deserts Photovoltaic Projects - China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 5, 2025 shows an integrated sand control and photovoltaic project at a state forestry area in the edge of Ulan Buh Desert in Linhe District of Bayannur, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. In recent years, Inner Mongolia has made all-out efforts to tackle the ecological challenges in the areas along the Yellow River, and has treated land covering a total of 14.89 million mu (about 992,667 hectares). In deserts of Kubuqi and Ulan Buh, the sand control model with photovoltaic projects has been widely implemented, transforming stretches of sandy terrain into vast "blue seas" brimming with green energy. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inner Mongolia Deserts Photovoltaic Projects - China

Inner Mongolia Deserts Photovoltaic Projects - China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 5, 2025 shows a photovoltaic project in Ulan Buh Desert, in Dengkou County of Bayannur, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. In recent years, Inner Mongolia has made all-out efforts to tackle the ecological challenges in the areas along the Yellow River, and has treated land covering a total of 14.89 million mu (about 992,667 hectares). In deserts of Kubuqi and Ulan Buh, the sand control model with photovoltaic projects has been widely implemented, transforming stretches of sandy terrain into vast "blue seas" brimming with green energy. Photo by Li Zhipeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inner Mongolia Deserts Photovoltaic Projects - China

Inner Mongolia Deserts Photovoltaic Projects - China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 5, 2025 shows a photovoltaic project in Ulan Buh Desert, in Dengkou County of Bayannur, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. In recent years, Inner Mongolia has made all-out efforts to tackle the ecological challenges in the areas along the Yellow River, and has treated land covering a total of 14.89 million mu (about 992,667 hectares). In deserts of Kubuqi and Ulan Buh, the sand control model with photovoltaic projects has been widely implemented, transforming stretches of sandy terrain into vast "blue seas" brimming with green energy. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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