China Adds Six Geoparks to UNESCO’s Global Network
Six of China’s renowned geoparks, including Mount Changbaishan, have been named UNESCO Global Geoparks, expanding the network to 213 sites across 48 countries.
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Climate Change Alters Earth’s Rotation, Delaying Negative Leap Second
Climate change is speeding up Earth’s rotation, potentially delaying the first negative leap second by three years, a new study finds.
Inner Mongolia Faces Sandstorm Alert as Temperatures Soar
Inner Mongolia’s northern regions face a renewed yellow sandstorm alert due to rising temperatures and reduced precipitation. Residents are advised to stay indoors as sand and dust storms sweep across northern China.
Ocean Cleanup’s Solar-Powered Barge Targets Plastic Pollution in Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River
The Ocean Cleanup launches a solar-powered barge to tackle Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River plastic pollution, protecting the Gulf of Thailand ecologically and economically.
Chinese Mainland Unveils New Sci-Tech Projects to Combat Pollution in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei
Chinese Mainland’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment announces new sci-tech projects this year aimed at overcoming pollution control challenges in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
Red-Crowned Cranes Thrive in Heilongjiang’s Zhalong Wetlands
Red-crowned cranes thrive in the Zhalong National Nature Reserve, Heilongjiang Province, signaling successful conservation efforts and wetland health.
China Issues Renewed Blue Alert as Heavy Rainstorms Hit Multiple Provinces
The Chinese mainland renews a blue alert for rainstorms, with heavy rainfall expected in multiple provinces from March 27 to March 28.
Hainan’s Biodiversity: A Micro World of Unique Insects
Discover Hainan Island’s rich biodiversity, home to over a tenth of China’s unique insect species despite its small land area. Explore the micro world thriving in this tropical haven.
Jinta County Launches Green Initiative to Combat Desertification
Jinta County in Gansu Province launches a key greening project in 2024, deploying grass grids and afforestation efforts to control 550 hectares of desertification along the Jinhe highway.
Climate Change Reshapes Global Wine Regions: English Vines Flourish
A new study reveals how climate change is benefiting English wineries by shifting favorable conditions away from traditional French and Italian wine regions.