Qinghai-Tibet Plateau research offers insight into effects of climate change
China DailyResearchers evaluate changes in carbon dioxide concentrations under rising temperatures in Shanza. CHINA DAILY A monitoring station in Shanza county has been the world's highest-altitude comprehensive ecological monitoring facility since 2010. "In the early 2000s, it would take us several days to reach Shanza, first flying from Chengdu to Xizang's regional capital of Lhasa and then driving all the way to Shanza through Shigatse city," he said. "Within a 5-kilometer radius around the station, there are three types of grasslands, wetlands and lakes, enabling us to carry out comprehensive research." "Our research can help shed light on the optimized ratio of male and female tree species to maximize improvements in soil condition, address problems such as pests, floating fluff, and bolster preparedness for potential issues such as invasive alien species," said Wang Xiaodan.