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Ministry of Water Resources: By 2035, the Danjiangkou reservoir area and upstream stock problems will be fully solved. In the nine years since the first phase of the middle line of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project was officially opened, a total of more than 11.9 billion cubic meters of water has been transferred to the north. It has become the main water source for 605 large and medium-sized cities in Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei and Henan.

Philippine Canadian Inquirer We need urban trees more than ever – here’s how to save them from extreme heat Environment & Nature

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The terrestrial, freshwater and marine realms all provide essential ecosystem services in urban environments. However, the services provided by each realm are often considered independently, which ignores the synergies between them and risks underestimating the benefits derived collectively. Greater research collaboration across these realms, and an integrated approach to management decisions can help to support urban developments and restoration projects in maintaining or enhancing ecosystem se...

Abstract Forest microclimates contrast strongly with the climate outside forests. To fully understand and better predict how forests biodiversity and functions relate to climate and climate change, microclimates need to be integrated into ecological research. Despite the potentially broad impact of microclimates on the response of forest ecosystems to global change, our understanding of how microclimates within and below tree canopies modulate biotic responses to global change at the species, c...

10th Annual “Plant Natives 2021” Programs To Be Held March 19-21 and March 27 Friday, February 19, 2021 The Tennessee Valley Chapter of the Wild Ones is holding its 10th annual event, “Plant Natives 2021.” This year, there are big changes – an exciting and expanded lineup of speakers AND a new way to obtain a great variety of native plants for spring planting. “Plant Natives 2021!” will consist of three components: - Virtual Special Seminar | Friday, March 19 | 9 a.m.-noon ...