China Completes 3,046-km Green Belt Encircling Taklimakan Desert
China has completed a 3,046-km green belt encircling the Taklimakan Desert, marking a significant milestone in its decades-long fight against desertification.
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Record Number of Rare White-Naped Cranes Spotted in North China’s Haixing Wetland
About 470 endangered white-naped cranes have been spotted in Haixing wetland, Hebei Province, marking a significant increase and highlighting successful conservation efforts in north China.
Aerial Views Unveil Anhui’s Enchanting Tea Plantations
High above Xuancheng City in Anhui Province, tea plantations wrapped in clouds create a poetic landscape in the early winter sun, showcasing the serene beauty of rural China.
China Completes Sampling in Third National Soil Survey
China has completed the sampling phase of its third national soil survey, collecting 3.11 million soil samples across 11 billion mu of land.
International Tourism Poised to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels: UN Agency Reports
UN Tourism reports 1.1 billion international tourists in the first nine months of 2024, signaling a near-full recovery to pre-pandemic levels by year’s end.
China Records Warmest Autumn Since 1961
China has experienced its warmest autumn since 1961, with average temperatures 1.5 degrees Celsius higher than previous years, according to the National Climate Center.
New York Braces for Gusty Winds and Snow Showers
New York City is preparing for gusty winds and snow showers as a fast-moving cold front moves in late Wednesday, bringing potential snow squalls and impacting travel throughout the region.
Study Reveals Underestimated Soil NOx Emissions in California’s Salton Sea Basin
A new study from the University of California, Davis, reveals that soil contributes at least one-quarter of all nitrogen oxide emissions in California’s Salton Sea air basin.
Death Toll from Floods in Malaysia and Southern Thailand Surpasses 30
Over 30 people have died and tens of thousands have been displaced due to severe floods in Malaysia and southern Thailand. Both countries are preparing for more heavy rain in the coming days.
Australia Experiences Record-Breaking Hottest Spring
Australia records its hottest spring ever, with temperatures exceeding the long-term average by over two degrees Celsius, highlighting a concerning trend in climate change.
Five Dead After Heavy Rain Causes Wall Collapse in Mombasa
Five people lost their lives in Mombasa after heavy rains caused a wall to collapse. The incident highlights the severe weather impacting Kenya, leaving hundreds homeless due to floods.
China Pavilion Showcases Decades of Desertification Efforts at UN Conference in Riyadh
At the UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, the China Pavilion opened, highlighting the Chinese mainland’s decades-long efforts to combat desertification, showcasing the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program.
China Highlights Battle Against Desertification at UN Conference in Riyadh
At COP16 of the UNCCD in Riyadh, China opened its pavilion—the second-largest at the event—highlighting its decades-long efforts to combat desertification, including the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program.
China Pavilion Showcases Decades of Desertification Combat at UN Conference in Riyadh
At the UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, the China Pavilion—the second-largest at the event—highlights China’s decades-long efforts to combat desertification, showcasing initiatives like the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program.
Countries Fail to Reach Agreement in UN Plastic Pollution Talks
Countries failed to reach agreement at UN plastic pollution talks in Busan, South Korea, as divisions over capping production and managing waste stalled progress toward a global treaty.
COP16 Kicks Off in Riyadh: Global Leaders Unite to Combat Desertification
COP16 to the UNCCD opens in Riyadh, bringing together nearly 200 parties to accelerate land restoration and enhance global cooperation on drought resilience under the theme “Our Land. Our Future.”
Cyclone Fengal Claims Three Lives, Brings Heavy Rain to India’s Coastal Areas
At least three people died in Chennai as Cyclone Fengal made landfall along the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, bringing heavy rainfall and causing widespread inundation.
UN’s Top Court to Hear Historic Climate Change Case as Island Nations Seek Legal Clarity
The UN’s top court begins hearings on a landmark climate change case, examining nations’ legal obligations to combat climate change and assist vulnerable countries threatened by rising sea levels.
Yandunjiao Village: China’s Coastal Gem Joins UN’s 2024 Best Tourism Villages
Yandunjiao Village in Shandong Province, China, has been named to the UN’s ‘2024 Best Tourism Villages’ list, highlighting its picturesque scenery and rich history as a coastal gem.
Global Leaders to Convene in Riyadh for UN Summit on Desertification
Global leaders will gather in Riyadh for the UNCCD COP16 summit to address desertification and promote land restoration efforts under the theme Our Land, Our Future.