Articles for National Winter

Discover winter wonders in Guangyuan
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Discover winter wonders in Guangyuan

China Daily  

Nestled in northern Sichuan province, Guangyuan becomes a winter wonderland as snowfall blankets its high-altitude regions. Zengjia Mountain Scenic Area in Guangyuan, Sichuan province Zengjia Mountain Scenic Area enjoys a prolonged snow season lasting three months. Popular attractions include Zengjia Mountain International Ski Resort and Matouyan Snowboarding Competition Center, drawing winter sports enthusiasts from across the region. Tianzhao Mountain Scenic …

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From warnings of 'bomb cyclone' to winter storm, US reels through bad weather ahead of Thanksgiving
1 month, 2 weeks ago

From warnings of 'bomb cyclone' to winter storm, US reels through bad weather ahead of Thanksgiving

Firstpost  

A winter storm warning in California’s Sierra Nevada on Saturday was in effect through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service’s Sacramento office, with heavy snow expected at higher elevations and wind gusts potentially reaching 55 mph The US was reeling from snow and rain on Saturday with a second round of bad weather threatening to disrupt holiday travel ahead …

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'Ice city' sees booming tourism
10 months ago

'Ice city' sees booming tourism

China Daily  

Zhang Haihua, deputy mayor of Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, and member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee Harbin's booming winter tourism is setting the stage for a strong start to the vitalization of old industrial areas in the new year, said Zhang Haihua, deputy mayor of Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, and member of the Chinese …

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Supreme athlete chases his dream
10 months, 1 week ago

Supreme athlete chases his dream

China Daily  

Before the men's 50 km cross-country race during the recent 14th National Winter Games, Torsongan Bullik discusses tactics with his coach. Torsongan Bullik, a 28-year-old cross-country skier, may harbor regrets over not winning a medal during his first National Winter Games in Hulunbuir, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region. From amateur cyclist to professional skier, Torsongan from the Kazak ethnic …

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National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy
10 months, 1 week ago

National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy

China Daily  

Children skate on the ice rink at the Heihe Fitness Center in Heilongjiang province on Jan 31. XIE JIANFEI/XINHUA Jobs, tourism boom Similar to the Beijing 2022 Olympics, which ran from Feb 4 to 20, the 14th National Winter Games saw the majority of its competitions overlap with the Spring Festival holiday. However, the attraction of ice and snow activities, …

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National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy
10 months, 1 week ago

National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy

China Daily  

Curler Zhu Zeyangxu, who represented Fujian province, competes during the recent National Winter Games. YANG CHENGUANG/XINHUA Green, sustainable Promoted as a "green, sustainable and shared" event, the winter nationals maximized the use of existing facilities, such as the National Sliding Center in Beijing's Yanqing district and the National Ski Jumping Center in Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, which co-hosted the 2022 Games. …

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Northeast US braces for first major winter storm of 2024
1 year ago

Northeast US braces for first major winter storm of 2024

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. Meteorologists predict an impactful winter storm will hit the Northeast United States this weekend, likely bringing snow and rain …

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National Grid to pay households to cut their electricity usage at least 12 times this winter
1 year, 4 months ago

National Grid to pay households to cut their electricity usage at least 12 times this winter

The Telegraph  

Jake Rigg, corporate affairs director at National Grid ESO, said: “The ESO will be reintroducing the Demand Flexibility Service for this winter and is keen for more consumers, both large and small, to get involved. “Across last winter the Demand Flexibility Service successfully demonstrated the interest of consumers and businesses in playing a more active role in balancing our electricity …

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Are winter sports doing enough to welcome people of colour?
1 year, 6 months ago

Are winter sports doing enough to welcome people of colour?

Al Jazeera  

On Thursday, June 15 at 19:30 GMT: Public interest in winter sports is buoyant as people continue to hit the slopes year on year, joined by many first-time participants. While several NGOs provide avenues for young people of colour to get involved in winter sports and eventually enter competition, a lack of racial diversity among instructors remains a barrier to …

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Air quality worsens in Delhi with onset of winter, 'severe' in Noida
2 years, 1 month ago

Air quality worsens in Delhi with onset of winter, 'severe' in Noida

India Today  

Delhi woke up blanketed in a thick layer of smog on Wednesday morning, with the Air Quality Index dropping to 385 in the 'very poor' category, according to SAFAR. Compared to the air quality on Tuesday, the pollution level slightly worsened today in the national capital. The onset of winter and deteriorated air quality in Delhi covers the national capital …

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A national pageant of the people
2 years, 11 months ago

A national pageant of the people

China Daily  

Actors perform prior to the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, Feb 4, 2022. Opening ceremony showcases beauty of day-to-day life It is time to present a modern China and ordinary Chinese people, especially the younger generation, to the world instead of always focusing on the country's 5,000-year history, Zhang Yimou, …

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Dual-Olympic workers ready for fresh challenge
2 years, 11 months ago

Dual-Olympic workers ready for fresh challenge

China Daily  

Zhang Yimou, chief director for the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Summer Olympics in 2008 and the 2022 Winter Games. Zhang Xiaodan, deputy competition service manager at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval, a venue for the Winter Games, said people with experience of the Summer Games have been working with organizing teams at every venue for next month's Olympics. Standing …

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China Construction First Group gives 2022 Winter Games projects green, clean touch
3 years, 11 months ago

China Construction First Group gives 2022 Winter Games projects green, clean touch

China Daily  

Workers carry out construction work at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing. Such biodiversity and wildlife conservation activities are part of China Construction First Group's concerted efforts to protect environment during the construction of various projects for the 2022 Games. The goal is to allow sunlight, or through reflection, into the sport center for lighting purposes and save on electricity …

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Green Games on track in Beijing
4 years, 5 months ago

Green Games on track in Beijing

China Daily  

The national ski jumping center is under construction in Chongli district of Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, on Thursday. Wei Xiaohao/China Daily Preparatory construction, renovation for Olympics on smooth, sustainable path Five years since winning its bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics, Beijing has stepped up its efforts to host a green Games with sustainability at the core of preparations. Selected on …

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Green Games on track in Beijing
4 years, 5 months ago

Green Games on track in Beijing

China Daily  

The national ski jumping center is under construction in Chongli district of Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, on Thursday. Wei Xiaohao/China Daily Preparatory construction, renovation for Olympics on smooth, sustainable path Five years since winning its bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics, Beijing has stepped up its efforts to host a green Games with sustainability at the core of preparations. Selected on …

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