Qinghai-Xizang Plateau: A Major Player in Carbon Capture
The Qinghai-Xizang Plateau absorbs up to 140 million tonnes of CO2 annually, playing a crucial role in China’s carbon sink and global climate efforts.
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China Launches Ambitious Expedition to Investigate Asia’s ‘Water Tower’
China initiates a scientific expedition to the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau to study glaciers, lakes, and rivers crucial to the region’s ecosystem amid climate change.
Eight-Year Journey: Saussurea Medusa Blooms on Qinghai-Xizang Plateau
Discover the eight-year journey of Saussurea medusa as it blooms on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, showcasing nature’s resilience and vibrant ecosystem.
Journey to the Roof of the World: Inside China’s Qinghai-Xizang Railway
Explore the Qinghai-Xizang Railway, the world’s highest and longest plateau railway, connecting Xining to Lhasa and transporting millions annually.
Qinghai-Xizang Plateau Continues as Vital Carbon Sink, Studies Show
Recent studies by IMHE reveal that the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau continues to serve as a crucial carbon sink, absorbing more carbon than it releases despite global warming trends.
Discovering Denisovan Survival Secrets on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau
New research uncovers how ancient Denisovans adapted and thrived on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, shedding light on their survival strategies and legacy in modern populations.
China Enhances Eco-Conservation on Qinghai-Xizang Plateau
China’s Qinghai-Xizang Plateau strengthens ecological conservation, boosting freshwater supply and sustainable development in the region.
Chinese Researchers Reveal Permafrost Changes in Qinghai-Xizang’s Alpine Grasslands
Chinese researchers from NIEER uncover significant changes in permafrost dynamics on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, highlighting critical climate impacts and the need for urgent climate strategies.
Qinghai-Xizang Plateau Set for Warmer, Wetter Future
Chinese researchers from Lanzhou University predict a warmer and wetter future for the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, drawing parallels to the mid-Holocene warm period.
China Completes Groundbreaking Germplasm Bank on Qinghai-Xizang Plateau
China’s Qinghai-Xizang Plateau completes a state-of-the-art germplasm bank, preserving over 50,000 resources to enhance biodiversity conservation, led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences.