Environment
Qilian Mountains: A Decade of Ecological Recovery
China's Qilian Mountains show major ecological recovery a decade after severe environmental damage, with gains in vegetation, wildlife, and water quality.
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Environment
Qilian Mountain's Decade of Ecological Recovery
A decade after environmental crisis, China's Qilian Mountain shows remarkable recovery with restored wildlife, cleaner water, and greener landscapes.
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EnvironmentBelgium
High Fens Wildfire Devastates Rare Peatland Ecosystem
Belgium's largest wildfire in history has consumed over 3,000 hectares of the High Fens peatland, with recovery expected to take decades or even centuries.
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EnvironmentPolitics
China Unveils New Ecological Protection Plan for 2026-2030
China's six ministries issue the Ecological Protection 15th Five-Year Plan, targeting 18% protected land area and boosting biodiversity conservation.
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Environment & Wildlife
Rare Albino Tufted Deer Spotted in Guizhou Mountains
A rare albino tufted deer was captured on infrared cameras in Guizhou's Leigong Mountain, the fifth such record in China and first for the province.
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Urban PlanningEnvironment
Brussels Green Spaces vs Housing: A City at a Crossroads
Brussels faces a defining dilemma: preserve green spaces or build housing for 60,000 families amid a court ruling and deadly heat wave.
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Environment
Belgian spring stream dries up, rare fish species lost
The Molenbeek-Graadbeek stream in Meldert, Belgium has completely dried up due to drought, wiping out years of rare fish species recovery work.
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Environment
Chinese Muntjac Spotted in Belgium Threatens Ecosystems
A Chinese muntjac deer spotted in Pelt, Belgium, has experts warning the invasive species could cause entire ecosystems to collapse.
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LegalChina
China Bolsters Legal Systems in Crime, Tax, and Environment
China's procuratorate filed 603,000 prosecutions in H1 2026 as new unified tax penalty standards and biodiversity cases signal legal system strengthening.
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LegalEnvironment
China's Top Court Issues Landmark Biodiversity Rulings
China's top court released five landmark biodiversity cases, setting precedents for wildlife crime, restorative justice, and invasive species control.
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EnvironmentScience
North Sea Transformed: Weever Fish Surge, Shrimp Collapse
Belgian North Sea ecosystem transformed in 30 years: grey shrimp down 78%, weever fish up 24-fold. Scientists warn of marine heatwave.
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EnvironmentClimate
Date Palms and Pomegranates Grow Wild in Brussels
Climate change is driving Mediterranean plants like date palms and pomegranates to grow wild in Brussels in a phenomenon called 'Mediterranization'.
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EnvironmentScience
Shanghai Chenshan Garden Gains National Botanical Status
China approves Shanghai Chenshan National Botanical Garden, the third national garden, filling a critical conservation gap in East China.
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EnvironmentWildlife
Raccoon Invasion in Limburg: Experts Warn of Ecological Risk
Belgian and Dutch authorities warn of rising raccoon populations in Limburg. EU mandates removal of the invasive species threatening native wildlife.
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EnvironmentTechnology
China Completes Five-Domain Ecological Monitoring Network
China completes a five-domain space-air-ground ecological monitoring network integrating satellites, drones, and ground sensors for environmental tracking.
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Environment
China Releases Fish in Five Major River Basins
China marks World Environment Day with synchronized fish releases across five major river basins, showcasing aquatic restoration and biodiversity efforts.
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EnvironmentScience
Rare Orchid Species Recorded for First Time in Guangxi China
Two rare orchid species, including the Nanling tooth-lipped orchid recorded for the first time in Guangxi, have been discovered in Huaping Nature Reserve.
—4 min read
ScienceEnvironment
China Species List 2026 Adds 6,154 New Species
China released the 2026 edition of its national species list on Biodiversity Day, adding 6,154 species and bringing the total to 168,871 entries.
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ScienceEnvironment
New Plant Species Discovered in Yunnan's Gaoligong Mountains
Scientists discover Lushui Rheum nobile, a new alpine plant in Yunnan, revealing that what was thought to be one species for 170 years is actually four.
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ScienceEnvironment
Record 1,121 New Marine Species Found in Deep-Sea Expedition
Marine scientists discovered 1,121 new species in a single year, a record-breaking haul including ghost sharks, symbiotic worms, and Mediterranean shrimp.
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