Dust storm talks stir up...

Dust storm talks stir up plans for cross-strait data exchanges: "Scientists from across the strait yesterday concluded a two-day academic seminar on dust storms that have affected the people and the environment in China, Taiwan, and other regions of East Asia. Part of the discussion focused on measures adopted on both sides to stop the desertification process - such as water conservation and a better management of the soil - and on an improved monitoring of dust storms to mitigate the respiratory health hazard to the public."