The alarming speed at which Ongi, Orhon, Onon rivers going waterless, expansion of the desert further north and more sand storms will require more than improved weather monitoring capacity by the two countries. Wait till Oyu Tolgoi goes into full swing mining. Chine and Mongolia (and other stakeholders in mining) should weigh all pros and cons of mining and its environmental impact. Dust from these storms have been reported to reach the west coast of the American constinent, proving its increasing global impact on the environment. High time for governemnts to coordinate activities of the right and left hands as well as appetities for mineral resources.