The New York Times has an interesting photo essay on farmers who live and work at the edge of the Gobi Desert.  These farmers are dealing with increasing numbers of sandstorms and the erosion of their way of life.  You might enjoy the haunting imagery in this article.  You can view it at https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/10/24/world/asia/living-in-chinas-expanding-deserts.html?ref=oembed&_r=0.