The Chinese Dustbowl Photographer Wins Top Prize

The Chinese Dustbowl.  Photographer Benoit Anquin has won the inaugural competition for environmental photography for his depiction on the Chinese Dustbowl. 

This area in northern China was once a lush agricultural mecca.  It has been virtually destroyed – and one major factor has been the goats raised to provide cheap-ass cashmere to the United States. 

One amazing fact is that this dust has been found in the air in the US – all the way from China – it’s not a localized problem.  City streets all over the region are covered in dust – which is detrimental to the health of the citizens.  All for a sweater. 

I will probably have to reprise my story from last year – DON’T BUY CHINESE CASHMERE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.  Or ever, really.

Source: CNN