Can floating farms help us cope with climate change? 漂浮农场能帮助我们应对气候变化吗？

1 month, 2 weeks ago

双语早读｜今日小雪

中国传统二十四节气的第20个节气是小雪，今年的小雪从11月22日开始。小雪指的是开始下雪（多半是在北方）的时节，在这期间气温会继续下降。一起来了解一下关于小雪的7个小常识。小雪古籍《群芳谱》有云：“小雪气寒而将雪矣，地寒未甚而雪未大也。”北方大部分地区气温会降到零度以下。与此同时，黄河中下游地区将会在小雪节气前后降下初雪。雪下得不大，夜里冻住的积雪一到白天就迅速融化。 An ancient Chinese book about plants explains that "in Minor Snow, the weather is cold and it is going to snow, while the earth is not frozen enough and the snow is light." 喝汤小雪时节室内开着暖气，这意味着室内空气干燥，大多数人可能都会觉得口鼻有点干。传统中医认为，内热积聚易引发口腔溃疡和长痘等毛病。解决办法是多喝热汤，比如白菜豆腐汤、菠菜豆腐汤、羊肉萝卜汤等。 During Minor Snow, indoor heating begins to work, which means the air indoors is dry and most people might find their …

Chinese Snow Minor Nanjing Preserved Pork Pickled Vegetables Minor Snow

1 month, 2 weeks ago

双语早读｜今日小雪

China Daily

中国传统二十四节气的第20个节气是小雪，今年的小雪从11月22日开始。小雪指的是开始下雪（多半是在北方）的时节，在这期间气温会继续下降。一起来了解一下关于小雪的7个小常识。小雪古籍《群芳谱》有云：“小雪气寒而将雪矣，地寒未甚而雪未大也。”北方大部分地区气温会降到零度以下。与此同时，黄河中下游地区将会在小雪节气前后降下初雪。雪下得不大，夜里冻住的积雪一到白天就迅速融化。 An ancient Chinese book about plants explains that "in Minor Snow, the weather is cold and it is going to snow, while the earth is not frozen enough and the snow is light." 喝汤小雪时节室内开着暖气，这意味着室内空气干燥，大多数人可能都会觉得口鼻有点干。传统中医认为，内热积聚易引发口腔溃疡和长痘等毛病。解决办法是多喝热汤，比如白菜豆腐汤、菠菜豆腐汤、羊肉萝卜汤等。 During Minor Snow, indoor heating begins to work, which means the air indoors is dry and most people might find their …

Chinese Snow Minor Nanjing Preserved Pork Pickled Vegetables Minor Snow

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Livestock: A Key Player in the Fight for Climate Action

Al Jazeera

The article emphasizes that livestock are not a problem but an integral part of climate action and rural livelihoods in Africa. It highlights the importance of addressing misconceptions and promoting sustainable grazing practices to unlock the potential of livestock in combating climate change and biodiversity loss. The article emphasizes the need for international climate finance to prioritize support for sustainable …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Weather and farming: Heavier downpours will mean food shortages and hit animals, NFU warns

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Scientists from the World Weather Attribution study have concluded that climate change made rainfall during storms in the UK …

Weather Water Farmers

7 months, 2 weeks ago

联合国报告：全球牧场退化问题严重

China Daily

《联合国防治荒漠化公约》秘书处21日发布《全球土地展望——牧场与牧民专题报告》，指出全球牧场退化问题严重，呼吁加强保护牧场。报告说，牧场约占全球陆地面积的54%，但可能多达50%的牧场已退化，危及人类六分之一的食物供应。 Up to 50 percent of the world's rangelands are degraded, endangering food security and the wellbeing of billions, warned the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in a report on Tuesday. 《联合国防治荒漠化公约》21日发布的一份报告警告，全球多达50%的牧场退化，危及粮食安全和数十亿人的福祉。 Rangelands constitute 54 percent of Earth's land cover, account for one sixth of global food production and represent nearly one third of the planet's carbon reservoir, according to …

Land Rangeland Global Food Rangelands

9 months, 2 weeks ago

每日一词|农业种质资源 agricultural germplasm resources

China Daily

中国2023年完成全国农业种质资源普查，新收集农业种质资源53万多份。此次普查对746份濒危农作物资源开展抢救性收集保护。 China collected more than 530,000 agricultural germplasm resources during a national census on these resources that concluded in 2023. 2023年11月2日，在安徽省合肥市蜀山区小庙镇，农民驾驶农机在田间播种小麦。图片来源：新华社【知识点】此次普查包括农作物、畜禽、水产领域，覆盖了全国2323个农业县、62.5万个行政村、92万多家水产养殖场户，对746份濒危农作物资源开展抢救性收集保护，发布一批具有潜在利用价值的农作物、畜禽、水产优异种质资源。抢救性保护了大果猕猴桃、河套大耳猪等一批珍稀濒危资源，新发现鉴定帕米尔牦牛等51个畜禽地方品种。普查全面摸清了资源种类、数量、分布、特征特性等家底，以及近几十年的消长变化，做到了应查尽查，为今后开展保护利用工作和制定相关政策打下了基础，夯实了保障国家粮食安全和育种创新的资源基础。围绕种质资源收集保护，中国已建成国际一流的国家农作物种质资源库和海洋渔业种质资源库，保存能力分别达到150万份和35万份。国家级种质资源库（圃、场）达到318个，159个国家级畜禽保护品种活体保护实现全覆盖。【重要讲话】种源安全关系到国家安全，必须下决心把我国种业搞上去，实现种业科技自立自强、种源自主可控。 Germplasm resources security is closely related to national security. China must strengthen its seed industry to achieve self-reliance in the sci-tech development of the sector and keep the country's germplasm resources independent and …

China Resources

9 months, 2 weeks ago

每日一词|农业种质资源 agricultural germplasm resources

China Daily

中国2023年完成全国农业种质资源普查，新收集农业种质资源53万多份。此次普查对746份濒危农作物资源开展抢救性收集保护。 China collected more than 530,000 agricultural germplasm resources during a national census on these resources that concluded in 2023. 2023年11月2日，在安徽省合肥市蜀山区小庙镇，农民驾驶农机在田间播种小麦。图片来源：新华社【知识点】此次普查包括农作物、畜禽、水产领域，覆盖了全国2323个农业县、62.5万个行政村、92万多家水产养殖场户，对746份濒危农作物资源开展抢救性收集保护，发布一批具有潜在利用价值的农作物、畜禽、水产优异种质资源。抢救性保护了大果猕猴桃、河套大耳猪等一批珍稀濒危资源，新发现鉴定帕米尔牦牛等51个畜禽地方品种。普查全面摸清了资源种类、数量、分布、特征特性等家底，以及近几十年的消长变化，做到了应查尽查，为今后开展保护利用工作和制定相关政策打下了基础，夯实了保障国家粮食安全和育种创新的资源基础。围绕种质资源收集保护，中国已建成国际一流的国家农作物种质资源库和海洋渔业种质资源库，保存能力分别达到150万份和35万份。国家级种质资源库（圃、场）达到318个，159个国家级畜禽保护品种活体保护实现全覆盖。【重要讲话】种源安全关系到国家安全，必须下决心把我国种业搞上去，实现种业科技自立自强、种源自主可控。 Germplasm resources security is closely related to national security. China must strengthen its seed industry to achieve self-reliance in the sci-tech development of the sector and keep the country's germplasm resources independent and …

China Resources

9 months, 2 weeks ago

每日一词|农业种质资源 agricultural germplasm resources

China Daily

中国2023年完成全国农业种质资源普查，新收集农业种质资源53万多份。此次普查对746份濒危农作物资源开展抢救性收集保护。 China collected more than 530,000 agricultural germplasm resources during a national census on these resources that concluded in 2023. 2023年11月2日，在安徽省合肥市蜀山区小庙镇，农民驾驶农机在田间播种小麦。图片来源：新华社【知识点】此次普查包括农作物、畜禽、水产领域，覆盖了全国2323个农业县、62.5万个行政村、92万多家水产养殖场户，对746份濒危农作物资源开展抢救性收集保护，发布一批具有潜在利用价值的农作物、畜禽、水产优异种质资源。抢救性保护了大果猕猴桃、河套大耳猪等一批珍稀濒危资源，新发现鉴定帕米尔牦牛等51个畜禽地方品种。普查全面摸清了资源种类、数量、分布、特征特性等家底，以及近几十年的消长变化，做到了应查尽查，为今后开展保护利用工作和制定相关政策打下了基础，夯实了保障国家粮食安全和育种创新的资源基础。围绕种质资源收集保护，中国已建成国际一流的国家农作物种质资源库和海洋渔业种质资源库，保存能力分别达到150万份和35万份。国家级种质资源库（圃、场）达到318个，159个国家级畜禽保护品种活体保护实现全覆盖。【重要讲话】种源安全关系到国家安全，必须下决心把我国种业搞上去，实现种业科技自立自强、种源自主可控。 Germplasm resources security is closely related to national security. China must strengthen its seed industry to achieve self-reliance in the sci-tech development of the sector and keep the country's germplasm resources independent and …

China Resources

9 months, 2 weeks ago

每日一词|农业种质资源 agricultural germplasm resources

China Daily

中国2023年完成全国农业种质资源普查，新收集农业种质资源53万多份。此次普查对746份濒危农作物资源开展抢救性收集保护。 China collected more than 530,000 agricultural germplasm resources during a national census on these resources that concluded in 2023. 2023年11月2日，在安徽省合肥市蜀山区小庙镇，农民驾驶农机在田间播种小麦。图片来源：新华社【知识点】此次普查包括农作物、畜禽、水产领域，覆盖了全国2323个农业县、62.5万个行政村、92万多家水产养殖场户，对746份濒危农作物资源开展抢救性收集保护，发布一批具有潜在利用价值的农作物、畜禽、水产优异种质资源。抢救性保护了大果猕猴桃、河套大耳猪等一批珍稀濒危资源，新发现鉴定帕米尔牦牛等51个畜禽地方品种。普查全面摸清了资源种类、数量、分布、特征特性等家底，以及近几十年的消长变化，做到了应查尽查，为今后开展保护利用工作和制定相关政策打下了基础，夯实了保障国家粮食安全和育种创新的资源基础。围绕种质资源收集保护，中国已建成国际一流的国家农作物种质资源库和海洋渔业种质资源库，保存能力分别达到150万份和35万份。国家级种质资源库（圃、场）达到318个，159个国家级畜禽保护品种活体保护实现全覆盖。【重要讲话】种源安全关系到国家安全，必须下决心把我国种业搞上去，实现种业科技自立自强、种源自主可控。 Germplasm resources security is closely related to national security. China must strengthen its seed industry to achieve self-reliance in the sci-tech development of the sector and keep the country's germplasm resources independent and …

China National Security Resources

10 months ago

每日一词|水利建设投资 water conservancy investment

China Daily

据水利部介绍，2023年全年水利建设投资增长了10%，达到了1.2万亿元，创历史新高。 China invested a record 1.2 trillion yuan in the construction of water conservancy facilities in 2023, an increase of 10 percent year on year, according to Minister of Water Resources. Recently, the central government decided to issue an additional 1 trillion yuan of government bonds to support post-disaster recovery and reconstruction projects and improve disaster prevention, mitigation and relief …

Conservancy Projects

10 months ago

每日一词|水利建设投资 water conservancy investment

China Daily

据水利部介绍，2023年全年水利建设投资增长了10%，达到了1.2万亿元，创历史新高。 China invested a record 1.2 trillion yuan in the construction of water conservancy facilities in 2023, an increase of 10 percent year on year, according to Minister of Water Resources. Recently, the central government decided to issue an additional 1 trillion yuan of government bonds to support post-disaster recovery and reconstruction projects and improve disaster prevention, mitigation and relief …

Conservancy Investment

10 months ago

每日一词|水利建设投资 water conservancy investment

China Daily

据水利部介绍，2023年全年水利建设投资增长了10%，达到了1.2万亿元，创历史新高。 China invested a record 1.2 trillion yuan in the construction of water conservancy facilities in 2023, an increase of 10 percent year on year, according to Minister of Water Resources. Recently, the central government decided to issue an additional 1 trillion yuan of government bonds to support post-disaster recovery and reconstruction projects and improve disaster prevention, mitigation and relief …

10 months ago

每日一词|水利建设投资 water conservancy investment

China Daily

据水利部介绍，2023年全年水利建设投资增长了10%，达到了1.2万亿元，创历史新高。 China invested a record 1.2 trillion yuan in the construction of water conservancy facilities in 2023, an increase of 10 percent year on year, according to Minister of Water Resources. Recently, the central government decided to issue an additional 1 trillion yuan of government bonds to support post-disaster recovery and reconstruction projects and improve disaster prevention, mitigation and relief …

1 year, 4 months ago

Pastures for posterity

China Daily

Food in Erdenetsugla's home at the summer grazing grounds of Ar Horqin Banner in July. WANG HAORAN/CHINA DAILY "We're raking in 650,000 metric tons of annual output in commercial forage grass at an output value of 1.2 billion yuan, becoming a hub of the sector," Su says, adding that local residents are benefiting from the green investments, with annual per …

Ar

1 year, 5 months ago

Pig cooling pads and weather forecasts for cows are high-tech ways to make meat in a warming world

Associated Press

CHICAGO — More than a third of the heat-trapping gases cooking the planet come from growing and raising food, but millions of cattle, pigs and other animals get to stay cool in the United States and other parts of the developed world. Livestock producers in other parts of the world can’t adopt measures to beat the heat as easily as …

Climate Change Animal Change Climate University Farmers Heat

1 year, 6 months ago

每日一词∣ 深远海养殖发展 development of deep-sea and far-sea aquaculture

China Daily

农业农村部、工业和信息化部等八部门近日联合印发《关于加快推进深远海养殖发展的意见》（以下简称《意见》），提出全产业链全环节加快推进深远海养殖发展的重点任务。 China will accelerate its development of deep-sea and far-sea aquaculture throughout all processes within the industrial chain, according to an official guideline jointly released by eight authorities, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. 在广东省湛江市徐闻县西连镇，渔业工人在深海网箱拉网收获金鲳鱼。（图片来源：新华社）【知识点】《意见》坚持市场主导、科学布局、科技引领、绿色生态、安全发展原则，围绕深远海养殖发展的重点领域和关键环节，提出加快推进深远海养殖发展的重点任务，是我国首个关于深远海养殖发展的指导性意见。《意见》提出，要优化养殖空间布局，发展深远海养殖要符合国土空间规划和养殖水域滩涂规划要求，桁架类网箱及养殖平台、养殖工船原则上布设在低潮位水深不小于20米或离岸10公里以上的海域，重力式网箱布设海域水深不小于15米。要推动全产业链发展，大力推行健康养殖，做精做好水产种业，积极发展水产品加工流通，培育区域性优质特色品牌，鼓励创建深远海养殖类型的国家级水产健康养殖和生态养殖示范区。《意见》指出，要加强生态环境保护，深远海养殖项目要依法开展环境影响评价，严格落实生态环境保护相关措施要求。要推进产业科技创新，加大对先进养殖技术和设施装备研发支持，完善技术体系和规范标准，提高深远海养殖的安全性和经济性。要落实检验登记要求，养殖工船依照《中华人民共和国渔业船舶登记办法》，按照养殖渔船进行登记，重力式深水网箱、桁架类网箱及养殖平台由地方人民政府指定的主管部门制定规则进行登记。《意见》提出，要强化安全生产措施，深远海养殖生产经营者要落实主体责任，遵守相关规定，做好风险防范。要健全监管协作机制，建立由同级农业农村（渔业）部门牵头，各有关部门共同参与的深远海养殖监督管理工作协作机制，明确职能分工，形成齐抓共管的监管格局。【重要讲话】发展海洋经济，保护海洋生态环境，加快建设海洋强国。 We will develop the marine economy, protect the …

深远海养殖发展

1 year, 8 months ago

Cattle farmers worried about climate change take matters into their own hands

ABC

Cattle farmer Sid Plant's drive to make his farm more climate friendly is inspired by his family. "My granddaughter, when she was seven, said to me, 'Pa, I don't want to be one of the ones that have to sort out the mess you made about climate change,'" he said. "There are so many grazing systems, it's hard to find …

Climate Change Change Climate Climate Policies Red Lara Australian

1 year, 8 months ago

中央财政下达资金100亿元向实际种粮农民发放一次性补贴

China Daily

近日，根据党中央、国务院决策部署，统筹考虑农资市场价格走势和农业生产形势，中央财政下达资金100亿元，向实际种粮农民发放一次性补贴。 This aerial photo taken on Feb. 18, 2023 shows farmers mulching a crop field in Xintian County of Yongzhou, central China's Hunan Province. 据财政部消息，中央财政日前向实际种粮农民发放一次性补贴，统筹支持春耕生产。 The central government has issued a 10 billion yuan fund for granting one-off subsidies to crop-growing farmers in light of the costs of farming supplies and the agriculture production situation, said the ministry. 财政部表示，统筹考虑农资市场价格走势和农业生产形势，中央财政下达资金100亿元，向实际种粮农民发放一次性补贴。 The …

Farmers Grain Grow

2 years, 1 month ago

PHOTOS: Bangladesh farmers revive unique floating farms

Hindustan Times

PHOTOS: Bangladesh farmers revive unique floating farms Farmers in southwestern Bangladesh have revived a 200-year-old agricultural practice to battle the challenges emanating from floods, hurricanes and rising sea levels. The unique method, now practiced by about 6,000 farmers, may prove crucial in sustaining agriculture during a period of erratic monsoons and worsening climate crisis.. 1 / 9 View Photos in …

Climate Change Climate Bangladesh Photos Farmers View Improved

2 years, 3 months ago

The return of Aztec floating farms

BBC

The return of Aztec floating farms Matt Mawson/Getty Images In Mexico City, a 700-year-old Aztec farming technique is giving a sustainable edge to modern agriculture. While the Aztecs built Tenochtitlan's city centre by connecting existing islands via bridges and boardwalks, in areas further from the city centre, such as the Xochimilco lake basin, they used chinampas to create floating gardens …

Food Land Mexico Spanish Farms Mexico City Local Farmers

2 years, 6 months ago

专家：中国主粮生产自给自足粮食安全有保障

China Daily

专家指出，尽管外部形势日益恶劣，全球粮食生产和贸易面临着气候变化、疫情、战乱等因素带来的挑战，但是中国仍然有能力保障本国的粮食安全。 Harvesters are seen at a wheat field in Bozhou, Anhui province, in May. LIU QINLI/FOR CHINA DAILY China's grain security will not be disrupted by the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and soaring prices of many agricultural products across the world this year, as its self-sufficiency in staple grain production remains high amid growing external problems, said experts and …

China Rice Prices Grain Million 2021 Zhong

2 years, 6 months ago

专家：中国主粮生产自给自足粮食安全有保障

China Daily

专家指出，尽管外部形势日益恶劣，全球粮食生产和贸易面临着气候变化、疫情、战乱等因素带来的挑战，但是中国仍然有能力保障本国的粮食安全。 Harvesters are seen at a wheat field in Bozhou, Anhui province, in May. LIU QINLI/FOR CHINA DAILY China's grain security will not be disrupted by the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and soaring prices of many agricultural products across the world this year, as its self-sufficiency in staple grain production remains high amid growing external problems, said experts and …

Rice Prices Grain Zhong Million Tons 2021 China

2 years, 6 months ago

每日一词∣气候适应型社会 climate-resilient society

China Daily

生态环境部等17部门近日联合印发了《国家适应气候变化战略2035》，提出到2035年，全社会适应气候变化能力显著提升，气候适应型社会基本建成。 China will seek to basically build a climate-resilient society by 2035, with significant improvements in its ability to adapt to climate change, according to the national climate change adaptation strategy 2035, jointly released by 17 departments including the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. 江苏省东台市沿海滩涂综合开发示范区“风光渔”互补产业基地。（2021年5月12日摄）（图片来源：新华社）【知识点】适应和减缓是应对气候变化的两大对策。减缓强调温室气体减排与增加碳汇，适应强调防范和降低气候变化的不利影响与风险，二者相辅相成，缺一不可。我国位于全球气候敏感区，易受气候变化不利影响。随着全球气候进一步变暖，气候变化所带来的长期不利影响和突发极端事件，对我国经济社会发展和人民生产生活安全所造成的威胁将日益严重。《国家适应气候变化战略2035》明确，当前至2035年，适应气候变化应坚持“主动适应、预防为主，科学适应、顺应自然，系统适应、突出重点，协同适应、联动共治”的基本原则，提出“到2035年，气候变化监测预警能力达到同期国际先进水平，气候风险管理和防范体系基本成熟，重特大气候相关灾害风险得到有效防控，适应气候变化技术体系和标准体系更加完善，全社会适应气候变化能力显著提升，气候适应型社会基本建成”。【重要讲话】面对气候变化这一全人类重大挑战，我们要倡导绿色低碳理念，积极发展太阳能、风能等可再生能源，推动应对气候变化《巴黎协定》有效实施，不断增强可持续发展能力。 In the face of climate change, which is a major …

Climate Change Change Climate 2035

2 years, 6 months ago

每日一词∣气候适应型社会 climate-resilient society

China Daily

生态环境部等17部门近日联合印发了《国家适应气候变化战略2035》，提出到2035年，全社会适应气候变化能力显著提升，气候适应型社会基本建成。 China will seek to basically build a climate-resilient society by 2035, with significant improvements in its ability to adapt to climate change, according to the national climate change adaptation strategy 2035, jointly released by 17 departments including the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. 江苏省东台市沿海滩涂综合开发示范区“风光渔”互补产业基地。（2021年5月12日摄）（图片来源：新华社）【知识点】适应和减缓是应对气候变化的两大对策。减缓强调温室气体减排与增加碳汇，适应强调防范和降低气候变化的不利影响与风险，二者相辅相成，缺一不可。我国位于全球气候敏感区，易受气候变化不利影响。随着全球气候进一步变暖，气候变化所带来的长期不利影响和突发极端事件，对我国经济社会发展和人民生产生活安全所造成的威胁将日益严重。《国家适应气候变化战略2035》明确，当前至2035年，适应气候变化应坚持“主动适应、预防为主，科学适应、顺应自然，系统适应、突出重点，协同适应、联动共治”的基本原则，提出“到2035年，气候变化监测预警能力达到同期国际先进水平，气候风险管理和防范体系基本成熟，重特大气候相关灾害风险得到有效防控，适应气候变化技术体系和标准体系更加完善，全社会适应气候变化能力显著提升，气候适应型社会基本建成”。【重要讲话】面对气候变化这一全人类重大挑战，我们要倡导绿色低碳理念，积极发展太阳能、风能等可再生能源，推动应对气候变化《巴黎协定》有效实施，不断增强可持续发展能力。 In the face of climate change, which is a major …

Climate Change Change Climate 2035

2 years, 6 months ago

每日一词∣气候适应型社会 climate-resilient society

China Daily

生态环境部等17部门近日联合印发了《国家适应气候变化战略2035》，提出到2035年，全社会适应气候变化能力显著提升，气候适应型社会基本建成。 China will seek to basically build a climate-resilient society by 2035, with significant improvements in its ability to adapt to climate change, according to the national climate change adaptation strategy 2035, jointly released by 17 departments including the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. 江苏省东台市沿海滩涂综合开发示范区“风光渔”互补产业基地。（2021年5月12日摄）（图片来源：新华社）【知识点】适应和减缓是应对气候变化的两大对策。减缓强调温室气体减排与增加碳汇，适应强调防范和降低气候变化的不利影响与风险，二者相辅相成，缺一不可。我国位于全球气候敏感区，易受气候变化不利影响。随着全球气候进一步变暖，气候变化所带来的长期不利影响和突发极端事件，对我国经济社会发展和人民生产生活安全所造成的威胁将日益严重。《国家适应气候变化战略2035》明确，当前至2035年，适应气候变化应坚持“主动适应、预防为主，科学适应、顺应自然，系统适应、突出重点，协同适应、联动共治”的基本原则，提出“到2035年，气候变化监测预警能力达到同期国际先进水平，气候风险管理和防范体系基本成熟，重特大气候相关灾害风险得到有效防控，适应气候变化技术体系和标准体系更加完善，全社会适应气候变化能力显著提升，气候适应型社会基本建成”。【重要讲话】面对气候变化这一全人类重大挑战，我们要倡导绿色低碳理念，积极发展太阳能、风能等可再生能源，推动应对气候变化《巴黎协定》有效实施，不断增强可持续发展能力。 In the face of climate change, which is a major …

Climate Change Change Climate 2035

2 years, 6 months ago

每日一词∣金融支持水利工程 financing for water conservancy projects

China Daily

中国人民银行近日要求各金融机构要切实加大对水利项目的金融支持力度。人民银行强调，各金融机构要配合好水利部门和水利企业，发挥好水利基础设施建设扩大有效投资、拉动经济发展的作用。 The People's Bank of China on June 13 asked financial institutions to increase financing for the country's water conservancy projects. Financial institutions should cooperate with water resource authorities and enterprises and expand effective investment in the construction of water conservancy infrastructure to bolster economic growth, the bank said. 2022年6月13日无人机拍摄的位于湖南省永州市境内的双牌水库开闸泄洪。（图片来源：新华社）【知识点】水利建设具有重要意义，水利事关战略全局，事关长远发展，事关人民福祉。短期看，水利工程特别是重大水利工程吸纳投资大，产业链条长，创造就业机会多，加快重大水利工程建设是当前稳定宏观经济大盘的重要方面。中长期看，加强水利建设对我国粮食安全、能源绿色低碳转型、减灾防灾具有十分重要的战略意义。做好水利建设金融支持工作，有助于稳定宏观经济大盘，也为金融业创造了较大的市场空间。中国人民银行要求，各金融机构要找准定位、创新产品、依法合规，切实加大对水利项目的金融支持力度。政策性、开发性银行要用好新增的8000亿元信贷额度，抓好任务分解，强化考核激励，加大对国家重大水利项目的支持力度；国有大行要发挥资金和网点优势，加大对商业可持续水利项目的信贷投放；中小银行要立足辖区实际，对有还款能力、切实可行的农田水利等中小型水利项目，给予必要信贷支持。【重要讲话】进入新发展阶段、贯彻新发展理念、构建新发展格局，形成全国统一大市场和畅通的国内大循环，促进南北方协调发展，需要水资源的有力支撑。 Strong support of water resources …

Water Water Conservancy Projects

2 years, 6 months ago

每日一词∣金融支持水利工程 financing for water conservancy projects

China Daily

中国人民银行近日要求各金融机构要切实加大对水利项目的金融支持力度。人民银行强调，各金融机构要配合好水利部门和水利企业，发挥好水利基础设施建设扩大有效投资、拉动经济发展的作用。 The People's Bank of China on June 13 asked financial institutions to increase financing for the country's water conservancy projects. Financial institutions should cooperate with water resource authorities and enterprises and expand effective investment in the construction of water conservancy infrastructure to bolster economic growth, the bank said. 2022年6月13日无人机拍摄的位于湖南省永州市境内的双牌水库开闸泄洪。（图片来源：新华社）【知识点】水利建设具有重要意义，水利事关战略全局，事关长远发展，事关人民福祉。短期看，水利工程特别是重大水利工程吸纳投资大，产业链条长，创造就业机会多，加快重大水利工程建设是当前稳定宏观经济大盘的重要方面。中长期看，加强水利建设对我国粮食安全、能源绿色低碳转型、减灾防灾具有十分重要的战略意义。做好水利建设金融支持工作，有助于稳定宏观经济大盘，也为金融业创造了较大的市场空间。中国人民银行要求，各金融机构要找准定位、创新产品、依法合规，切实加大对水利项目的金融支持力度。政策性、开发性银行要用好新增的8000亿元信贷额度，抓好任务分解，强化考核激励，加大对国家重大水利项目的支持力度；国有大行要发挥资金和网点优势，加大对商业可持续水利项目的信贷投放；中小银行要立足辖区实际，对有还款能力、切实可行的农田水利等中小型水利项目，给予必要信贷支持。【重要讲话】进入新发展阶段、贯彻新发展理念、构建新发展格局，形成全国统一大市场和畅通的国内大循环，促进南北方协调发展，需要水资源的有力支撑。 Strong support of water resources …

Water Water Conservancy Projects

2 years, 6 months ago

每日一词∣金融支持水利工程 financing for water conservancy projects

China Daily

中国人民银行近日要求各金融机构要切实加大对水利项目的金融支持力度。人民银行强调，各金融机构要配合好水利部门和水利企业，发挥好水利基础设施建设扩大有效投资、拉动经济发展的作用。 The People's Bank of China on June 13 asked financial institutions to increase financing for the country's water conservancy projects. Financial institutions should cooperate with water resource authorities and enterprises and expand effective investment in the construction of water conservancy infrastructure to bolster economic growth, the bank said. 2022年6月13日无人机拍摄的位于湖南省永州市境内的双牌水库开闸泄洪。（图片来源：新华社）【知识点】水利建设具有重要意义，水利事关战略全局，事关长远发展，事关人民福祉。短期看，水利工程特别是重大水利工程吸纳投资大，产业链条长，创造就业机会多，加快重大水利工程建设是当前稳定宏观经济大盘的重要方面。中长期看，加强水利建设对我国粮食安全、能源绿色低碳转型、减灾防灾具有十分重要的战略意义。做好水利建设金融支持工作，有助于稳定宏观经济大盘，也为金融业创造了较大的市场空间。中国人民银行要求，各金融机构要找准定位、创新产品、依法合规，切实加大对水利项目的金融支持力度。政策性、开发性银行要用好新增的8000亿元信贷额度，抓好任务分解，强化考核激励，加大对国家重大水利项目的支持力度；国有大行要发挥资金和网点优势，加大对商业可持续水利项目的信贷投放；中小银行要立足辖区实际，对有还款能力、切实可行的农田水利等中小型水利项目，给予必要信贷支持。【重要讲话】进入新发展阶段、贯彻新发展理念、构建新发展格局，形成全国统一大市场和畅通的国内大循环，促进南北方协调发展，需要水资源的有力支撑。 Strong support of water resources …

Water Water Conservancy Projects

2 years, 8 months ago

How farming in the desert is adapting to more arid conditions

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The head of horticulture at an organic farm in the New Mexico desert says he …

Climate Change Climate Water Farm Brittenham Irrigation Ditches Los Poblanos

2 years, 9 months ago

国际农业发展基金代表：中非农业合作让双方共同受益

China Daily

国际农业发展基金代表贝诺特·蒂埃里和马泰奥·马尔基西奥认为，非洲可以从中国的农村发展经验中获益良多。20年来，国际农业发展基金、中国和非洲一直在开展南南合作项目，促进了中非之间的知识、技术和发展解决方案交流。 Aerial photo taken on July 20, 2021 shows a harvester reaping rice in the field in Baishizhai village, Shouyan township, Daoxian county of Yongzhou city, Central China's Hunan province. The Eighth Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation held in Dakar, Senegal, in November marked China's new commitment to Africa for the next three years on the theme …

Food China Africa Development Rural Land Cooperation

2 years, 10 months ago

习近平：悠悠万事，吃饭为大

China Daily

“粮食安全是‘国之大者’。悠悠万事，吃饭为大。” 3月6日下午，习近平总书记在看望参加全国政协十三届五次会议的农业界、社会福利和社会保障界委员并参加联组会时，重点讲了保障粮食安全问题。新华社记者鞠鹏摄以下是双语要点：粮食安全是“国之大者”。悠悠万事，吃饭为大。民以食为天。 Food security is among a country's most fundamental interests. 经过艰苦努力，我国以占世界9%的耕地、6%的淡水资源，养育了世界近1/5的人口，从当年4亿人吃不饱到今天14亿多人吃得好，有力回答了“谁来养活中国”的问题。 Through enormous efforts, China is capable of feeding one fifth of the global population with nine percent of the world's arable land and six percent of the freshwater resources. 保证粮食年产量保持在1.3万亿斤以上，确保中国人的饭碗主要装中国粮。 Ensure that the annual grain output remains above 650 million metric tons and …

Food China Farmland

3 years, 1 month ago

每日一词∣农村人居环境整治提升 rural living environment upgrade

China Daily

中共中央办公厅、国务院办公厅近日印发了农村人居环境整治提升五年行动方案。方案指出，改善农村人居环境事关广大农民根本福祉，事关美丽中国建设。 China has released a five-year action plan on improving rural living environment. Rural living environment upgrade is closely related to the well-being of farmers and the construction of a beautiful China, according to the plan jointly issued by the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council. 2021年11月23日拍摄的昆山市周庄镇乡村景色（无人机照片）。（图片来源：新华社）【知识点】 …

China Rural Vitalization Rural Living Environment Rural Living

3 years, 2 months ago

‘Ordinary people suffer most': China farms face climate woes

Associated Press

JIAOZUO, China — Wang Yuetang’s sneakers sink into the mud of what was once his thriving corn and peanut farm as he surveys the damage done by an unstable climate. “Chances are extremely likely that human-induced climate change caused the extreme flooding you saw this summer in places like China and Europe.” China, the most populous country in the world, …

China Climate Water Chinese Wang Henan Extreme

3 years, 2 months ago

WA farmers push back against Nationals' lack of climate commitment

ABC

A group of Western Australian farmers have become champions for Australia's path to net zero emissions, saying urgent action is needed. Key points: The Nationals are yet to settle on a climate position ahead of an international summit in Glasgow WA farmers are keen to see the government make ambitious commitments Communities will need to be supported to make the …

Climate Change Change Climate Emissions Nationals Wa Farmers Mr Wallwork

3 years, 5 months ago

App-controlled cows help protect dunes “遥控牛” 保护沙丘生态平衡

China Daily

App-controlled cows help protect dunes “遥控牛” 保护沙丘生态平衡本集内容 App-controlled cows help protect dunes “遥控牛” 保护沙丘生态平衡学习要点有关 “cow（牛）” 的词汇边看边答 What happens to the cows if they ignore the audible warning? 欧文·博蒙特英格兰自然署（Natural England） “当牛走近标记区域的边界时，会听到一个提示音，这样它们就知道要回到主要的牛群中。假如听到提示音之后，它们还是继续往外走，就会感受到一下很轻的电击，强度比电围栏的电击小得多。” This nature reserve is dominated by its dunes – the flower and insect life here is unique but it’s also under threat. 欧文·博蒙特英格兰自然署（Natural England） …

Control Natural Cattle Natural England Owen Beaumont

3 years, 8 months ago

Rotterdam 'floating farm' criticised after cow falls into the water

Dutch News

Concerns about animal welfare have again been raised after two cows on an experimental ‘floating farm’ in Rotterdam’s harbour fell into the water. But a cow doesn’t belong on the water and intensive dairy farming isn’t right for cows either.’ Cats from trees He said that there had been positive responses to his party’s social media campaign raising awareness of …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Rotterdam 'floating farm' criticised after cow falls into the water

Dutch News

Concerns about animal welfare have again been raised after two cows on an experimental ‘floating farm’ in Rotterdam’s harbour fell into the water. But a cow doesn’t belong on the water and intensive dairy farming isn’t right for cows either.’ Cats from trees He said that there had been positive responses to his party’s social media campaign raising awareness of …

Animal Water Cow Cows Farm Rotterdam

3 years, 10 months ago

The absurdity of 'climate activists' like Disha Ravi and Greta Thunberg opposing farm laws

Op India

‘Climate activists’ like Greta Thunberg and Disha Ravi are prime examples of what happens when you base your activism on Instagram posts of idiots who work for fluff websites which publish stuff like ‘What doughnut are you” quizzes. Let me explain why, if you are a climate change activist, you should actually be asking these farmers to stop their protest …

India Climate Water Farmers Help Kaur Ravi

3 years, 11 months ago

每日一词∣湿地保护 wetland conservation

China Daily

国家林草局表示，过去五年，我国新增湿地面积20.26万公顷，湿地保护率达到50%以上，为净化水质、保护生态环境发挥了显著作用。 Wetlands in China have expanded steadily over the past five years, growing by 202,600 hectares and making a significant contribution to water quality and environmental protection, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration said. Nearly half of the country's wetlands are protected by some level of government, said the administration. 杭州西溪国家湿地公园集城市湿地、农耕湿地和文化湿地于一体，是全国首个国家湿地公园。（图片来源：新华社）【知识点】湿地是全球重要生态系统之一，具有涵养水源、净化水质、维护生物多样性、蓄洪防旱、调节气候和固碳等重要的生态功能，对维护生态、粮食和水资源安全具有重要作用。 “十三五”期间，我国统筹推进湿地保护与修复，安排中央投资98.7亿元，其中中央预算内投资15亿元，实施湿地保护与恢复项目53个；安排中央财政湿地补助83.7亿元，实施湿地生态效益补偿补助、退耕还湿、湿地保护与恢复补助项目2000余个。新增国家湿地公园201处，截至2020年国家湿地公园共899处。 “十四五”期间，中国将全力推进湿地保护立法，不断完善湿地保护修复制度建设，并实施一批湿地保护修复国家重点工程项目，做好长江经济带、京津冀等国家重大战略的湿地保护修复工程。还将构建国家、省级和湿地地点的三级监测体系，不断加强湿地监督管理。【重要讲话】开展国土绿化行动，推进荒漠化、石漠化、水土流失综合治理，强化湿地保护和恢复，加强地质灾害防治。 We will promote …

Wetland

3 years, 11 months ago

每日一词∣湿地保护 wetland conservation

China Daily

国家林草局表示，过去五年，我国新增湿地面积20.26万公顷，湿地保护率达到50%以上，为净化水质、保护生态环境发挥了显著作用。 Wetlands in China have expanded steadily over the past five years, growing by 202,600 hectares and making a significant contribution to water quality and environmental protection, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration said. Nearly half of the country's wetlands are protected by some level of government, said the administration. 杭州西溪国家湿地公园集城市湿地、农耕湿地和文化湿地于一体，是全国首个国家湿地公园。（图片来源：新华社）【知识点】湿地是全球重要生态系统之一，具有涵养水源、净化水质、维护生物多样性、蓄洪防旱、调节气候和固碳等重要的生态功能，对维护生态、粮食和水资源安全具有重要作用。 “十三五”期间，我国统筹推进湿地保护与修复，安排中央投资98.7亿元，其中中央预算内投资15亿元，实施湿地保护与恢复项目53个；安排中央财政湿地补助83.7亿元，实施湿地生态效益补偿补助、退耕还湿、湿地保护与恢复补助项目2000余个。新增国家湿地公园201处，截至2020年国家湿地公园共899处。 “十四五”期间，中国将全力推进湿地保护立法，不断完善湿地保护修复制度建设，并实施一批湿地保护修复国家重点工程项目，做好长江经济带、京津冀等国家重大战略的湿地保护修复工程。还将构建国家、省级和湿地地点的三级监测体系，不断加强湿地监督管理。【重要讲话】开展国土绿化行动，推进荒漠化、石漠化、水土流失综合治理，强化湿地保护和恢复，加强地质灾害防治。 We will promote …

Wetland

3 years, 11 months ago

专家：空气污染将导致大规模移民

China Daily

全球变暖和空气污染并没有因为新冠疫情而停下脚步，世界上每1.3秒钟就有一个人迫于气候危机而移民，但是目前许多气候移民者在法律上仍处于灰色地带。专家预测，未来十年预计将有数以千万计的人因为全球变暖而移民。 Buildings are shrouded in haze in Bangkok, Thailand December 15, 2020. 梅塔发表这一评论前，法国的一家法院本周作出了一项裁决，据认为这是法院首次在引渡听证会上援引环境作为理由。在这一案件中，一名患有哮喘病的孟加拉男子因为本国污染极为严重而免于被法国驱逐出境。他的律师辩护称，以他的身体条件在引渡回国后可能会病情加重甚至过早死亡。 The appeals court in Bordeaux overturned an expulsion order against the 40-year-old man because he would face “a worsening of his respiratory pathology due to air pollution” in his country of origin. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun Dr David R Boyd, UN special rapporteur on human rights and environment, …

Pollution Health Air

3 years, 11 months ago

专家：空气污染将导致大规模移民

China Daily

全球变暖和空气污染并没有因为新冠疫情而停下脚步，世界上每1.3秒钟就有一个人迫于气候危机而移民，但是目前许多气候移民者在法律上仍处于灰色地带。专家预测，未来十年预计将有数以千万计的人因为全球变暖而移民。 Buildings are shrouded in haze in Bangkok, Thailand December 15, 2020. 梅塔发表这一评论前，法国的一家法院本周作出了一项裁决，据认为这是法院首次在引渡听证会上援引环境作为理由。在这一案件中，一名患有哮喘病的孟加拉男子因为本国污染极为严重而免于被法国驱逐出境。他的律师辩护称，以他的身体条件在引渡回国后可能会病情加重甚至过早死亡。 The appeals court in Bordeaux overturned an expulsion order against the 40-year-old man because he would face “a worsening of his respiratory pathology due to air pollution” in his country of origin. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun Dr David R Boyd, UN special rapporteur on human rights and environment, …

Pollution Air

4 years ago

每日一词∣种子和耕地问题 problems related to seeds and farmlands

China Daily

12月18日闭幕的中央经济工作会议部署了明年经济领域重点任务，“解决好种子和耕地问题”被列为其中之一。会议强调，要加强种质资源保护和利用，加强种子库建设，坚决遏制耕地“非农化”、防止“非粮化”，更好保障国家粮食安全。 China will strive to tackle problems related to seeds and farmlands as one of its key economic tasks for 2021, a key meeting said. To ensure food security, the country will strengthen the protection and utilization of germplasm resources and the construction of seed banks, according to the annual Central Economic Work Conference, which concluded on Dec 18. 6月12日，联合收割机在河北省泊头市西辛店乡大付村的麦田里作业。（图片来源：新华社） …

Food Security

4 years ago

每日一词∣种子和耕地问题 problems related to seeds and farmlands

China Daily

12月18日闭幕的中央经济工作会议部署了明年经济领域重点任务，“解决好种子和耕地问题”被列为其中之一。会议强调，要加强种质资源保护和利用，加强种子库建设，坚决遏制耕地“非农化”、防止“非粮化”，更好保障国家粮食安全。 China will strive to tackle problems related to seeds and farmlands as one of its key economic tasks for 2021, a key meeting said. To ensure food security, the country will strengthen the protection and utilization of germplasm resources and the construction of seed banks, according to the annual Central Economic Work Conference, which concluded on Dec 18. 6月12日，联合收割机在河北省泊头市西辛店乡大付村的麦田里作业。（图片来源：新华社） …

Food Security

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Can dairy adapt to climate change?

BBC

Can dairy adapt to climate change? John Quintero Philip Davies argues that farmers often feel "voiceless and weighted down" After we reach the main farmhouse, her Labrador Marley leads us to Hannah's boss, Philip Davies, who denies that climate change is happening. In his eyes, climate change is yet another example of the "faceless men in dark corridors" looking for …

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每日新闻播报（October 29）

China Daily

Villagers work in the fields in Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture in Sichuan province on July 16, 2016. 刘焕鑫表示，今年前三季度农村居民人均可支配收入达到12297元，实际增长1.6%。 "The growth rate for the quarter is expected to continue to rise, and rural people will get a stronger sense of gain and happiness as we are nearing the goal of building a moderately prosperous society," he said at a …

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The remarkable floating gardens of Bangladesh

BBC

The remarkable floating gardens of Bangladesh Fahmida Akter The historic practice of constructing floating gardens has been part of regional heritage in southern Bangladesh for centuries In the lowlands of Bangladesh, people are turning to a centuries-old form of hydroponics to keep afloat. Getty Images Water hyacinth is an invasive weed in parts of Bangladesh, but now it is being …

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4 years, 4 months ago

每日一词∣挂牌督战 speed up efforts in lifting the remaining impoverished counties out of poverty

China Daily

国务院扶贫办近日表示，目前52个挂牌督战县饮水安全存量问题已全部解决，约120万贫困人口易地扶贫搬迁任务已全部完成，解决了住房安全、就业、就医、就学以及其他公共保障方面的问题。 All residents in the 52 counties that still retain the poverty label now have access to clean drinking water, and about 1.2 million farmers have been relocated to newly built homes that are safe and close to factories that offer jobs as well as hospitals, schools and other public facilities, according to the State Council Leading Group Office of …

Poverty

4 years, 4 months ago

每日一词∣挂牌督战 speed up efforts in lifting the remaining impoverished counties out of poverty

China Daily

国务院扶贫办近日表示，目前52个挂牌督战县饮水安全存量问题已全部解决，约120万贫困人口易地扶贫搬迁任务已全部完成，解决了住房安全、就业、就医、就学以及其他公共保障方面的问题。 All residents in the 52 counties that still retain the poverty label now have access to clean drinking water, and about 1.2 million farmers have been relocated to newly built homes that are safe and close to factories that offer jobs as well as hospitals, schools and other public facilities, according to the State Council Leading Group Office of …

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