The Qinghai-Xizang Plateau is experiencing notable environmental transformations, with glaciers and snow cover diminishing while vegetation flourishes, according to Yao Tandong, an academician with the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Yao shared these insights during the press conference for the second Qinghai-Xizang Plateau scientific expedition and research held in Lhasa on Sunday. Launched in 2017, the mission seeks to understand the mechanisms behind environmental changes and provide scientific support for the plateau's ecological security.
Recent discoveries reveal that the plateau is becoming warmer, wetter, and greener. \"Such changes could lead to significant shifts in the Asian monsoon circulation, potentially increasing the frequency of extreme weather events in China,\" Yao, who leads the scientific research survey, explained.
These findings highlight the dynamic nature of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau's ecosystem and its broader impact on regional climate patterns. The ongoing research aims to inform strategies for sustainable development and environmental protection in the region.
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