Biological integrity index reaches “no fish” level as China announces a 10-year fishing ban on the Yangtze River
[Real-time News / Comprehensive Report] The Yangtze River Biological Integrity Index has reached the worst level, “no fish,” due to overfishing in the past 10 years. The Chinese authorities implemented a segmented fishery period, but the effectiveness was low. The official website of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced that, from 00:00 on January 1, 2020, a 10-year Yangtze River fishing ban would be implemented.
According to comprehensive Chinese media reports, the Yangtze River has been overfished in the past few decades, and has fallen into a vicious cycle such that “the less resources, the harder on the ecology, and the poorer fishermen became.” The Yangtze River’s biological integrity index has reached the worst level. In the past, the authorities imposed a three-month ban on fishing. However, after the ban was lifted in July every year, the fishery resources grown during the three-month fishing ban was exhausted within a few days.
The official website of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China recently released a notice on the scope and time of fishing ban in key areas of the Yangtze River Basin, announcing the implementation of the 10-year fishing ban on the Yangtze River from 00:00 on January 1, 2020. Outside the aquatic wildlife reserves and aquatic germ plasm resources protected areas, fishing shall be temporarily banned for 10 years from January 1, 2021 at the latest on all natural waters. And the productive fishing of natural fishery resources shall be prohibited during this period.
Cao Wenxuan, an ichthyologist who first proposed a “ten-year fishing ban,” stated that the Yangtze River would be banned from fishing for many years, and fish will grow bigger in number and in size. Some rare fish will have sufficient food. And the Yangtze River ecosystem will gradually recover. Regarding the impact to fishery industry, he believes that catches from Yangtze River amount to less than 1% of the total aquatic production. Hence, the hiatus of the Yangtze River fishing industry will not devastate the market price.
#pollution #ChinaCrisis
Source: Liberty Times Net (02-Jan-2020)
http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/world/breakingnews/3027824
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Full Policy from state media:
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-01/02/c_138672069.htm
[Real-time News / Comprehensive Report] The Yangtze River Biological Integrity Index has reached the worst level, “no fish,” due to overfishing in the past 10 years. The Chinese authorities implemented a segmented fishery period, but the effectiveness was low. The official website of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced that, from 00:00 on January 1, 2020, a 10-year Yangtze River fishing ban would be implemented.
According to comprehensive Chinese media reports, the Yangtze River has been overfished in the past few decades, and has fallen into a vicious cycle such that “the less resources, the harder on the ecology, and the poorer fishermen became.” The Yangtze River’s biological integrity index has reached the worst level. In the past, the authorities imposed a three-month ban on fishing. However, after the ban was lifted in July every year, the fishery resources grown during the three-month fishing ban was exhausted within a few days.
The official website of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China recently released a notice on the scope and time of fishing ban in key areas of the Yangtze River Basin, announcing the implementation of the 10-year fishing ban on the Yangtze River from 00:00 on January 1, 2020. Outside the aquatic wildlife reserves and aquatic germ plasm resources protected areas, fishing shall be temporarily banned for 10 years from January 1, 2021 at the latest on all natural waters. And the productive fishing of natural fishery resources shall be prohibited during this period.
Cao Wenxuan, an ichthyologist who first proposed a “ten-year fishing ban,” stated that the Yangtze River would be banned from fishing for many years, and fish will grow bigger in number and in size. Some rare fish will have sufficient food. And the Yangtze River ecosystem will gradually recover. Regarding the impact to fishery industry, he believes that catches from Yangtze River amount to less than 1% of the total aquatic production. Hence, the hiatus of the Yangtze River fishing industry will not devastate the market price.
#pollution #ChinaCrisis
Source: Liberty Times Net (02-Jan-2020)
http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/world/breakingnews/3027824
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Full Policy from state media:
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-01/02/c_138672069.htm
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生物完整性指數達「無魚」等級 中國宣布長江禁漁10年 - 國際 - 自由時報電子報
由於在過去數10年的捕撈下，長江生物完整性指數已經到了最差的「無魚」等級，儘管中國當局此已實施分段禁漁期，但成效仍低，現農業農村部官網宣布從2020年1月1日0時起，長江實施為期10年的禁漁計劃。綜合中國媒體報導，長江在過去幾十年過度捕撈下，陷入「資源越捕越少，生態越捕越糟，漁民越捕越窮」的惡性循環，長江生物完整性指數甚至已經達到了最差的「無魚」，以往當局都會有3個月的禁漁期，但每年7月解禁後，3個月的禁漁成果幾天內就打撈殆盡。
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Coronavirus lockdown in China has air pollution levels tumbling, NASA satellites reveal
//Air pollution over China has plummeted in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak that forced the shutdown of industry and transport, NASA says.
//NASA and the European Space Agency's pollution monitoring satellites have detected a significant decline in the amount of nitrogen dioxide (NO2).
//"There is evidence that the change is at least partly related to the economic slowdown following the outbreak of coronavirus," NASA said in a statement.
//NASA's Earth Observatory said that: "While the Lunar New Year may have played a role in the recent drop-off, researchers believe the decrease is more than a holiday effect or weather-related variation."
//It noted that pollution levels had not risen as expected after the New Year holiday.
Full Article: ABC News, (01-Mar)
https://ab.co/2TBnFsw
#Coronavirus #Pollution #NO2 #China
Coronavirus lockdown in China has air pollution levels tumbling, NASA satellites reveal
//Air pollution over China has plummeted in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak that forced the shutdown of industry and transport, NASA says.
//NASA and the European Space Agency's pollution monitoring satellites have detected a significant decline in the amount of nitrogen dioxide (NO2).
//"There is evidence that the change is at least partly related to the economic slowdown following the outbreak of coronavirus," NASA said in a statement.
//NASA's Earth Observatory said that: "While the Lunar New Year may have played a role in the recent drop-off, researchers believe the decrease is more than a holiday effect or weather-related variation."
//It noted that pollution levels had not risen as expected after the New Year holiday.
Full Article: ABC News, (01-Mar)
https://ab.co/2TBnFsw
#Coronavirus #Pollution #NO2 #China
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Air pollution levels plummet as coronavirus lockdown sees China's factories fall silent
NASA records air pollution plummeting over China as the coronavirus outbreak shuts down industry and transport in the country.
#Environment
The Himalayas are visible in India for the first time in 30 years as pollution levels drop during lockdown
As lockdown has seen the return of cleaner waters and air in many countries, the impacts of human activity on the planet are truly grave.
Source: Daily Mail
http://dailym.ai/2Vct7mh
#GlobalWarming #India #Himalayas #HumanActivities #Pollution
Chinese markets are still selling bats and slaughtering rabbits on blood-soaked floors as Beijing celebrates 'victory' over the coronavirus
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19359
Hong Kong Microbiologist and SARS Expert Yuen Kwok-yung: "Chinese should Learn to be a Global Citizen"
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19370
The Himalayas are visible in India for the first time in 30 years as pollution levels drop during lockdown
As lockdown has seen the return of cleaner waters and air in many countries, the impacts of human activity on the planet are truly grave.
Source: Daily Mail
http://dailym.ai/2Vct7mh
#GlobalWarming #India #Himalayas #HumanActivities #Pollution
Chinese markets are still selling bats and slaughtering rabbits on blood-soaked floors as Beijing celebrates 'victory' over the coronavirus
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19359
Hong Kong Microbiologist and SARS Expert Yuen Kwok-yung: "Chinese should Learn to be a Global Citizen"
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19370
#OpinionArticle #ChipTsao
Looking Down at the “Universal” Karma
(2 Apr) Wuhan Virus (COVID-19) has been “globalized”. Since the late George H.W. Bush was president, US has adopted the engagement policy with China for over 10 years, shifting the high cost of product with deadly land and air pollutions to China, in turn to enjoy long-term benefits of “Made in China”. Chinese Community Party (CCP) transformed Mainland China into an economic powerhouse by mobilizing 1.3 million “slaves” and took advantage of their blood and tears. Today, China finally revenged by exporting Wuhan Virus all over the world, with the Western countries crying for help desperately, which is certainly an unique scene to witness.
//The Western perception of Chinese workers’ lives as worthless, and poisoning PRC citizen in return of prosperity brought by “Globalization”, has been raving for 30 years.
//Since the Tiananmen Square protests, the label of “Made in China” has been constantly reminding the West that the world will meet this day.
//UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who accepted Huawei into the UK telecom network, initially advocated for “herd immunity” from Darwinism; he then got infected by Wuhan Virus and thereafter angered by China and planned to kick Huawei out of the said network
Full translation:
https://telegra.ph/Looking-Down-at-the-Universal-Karma-04-13
Source: Apple Daily
https://bit.ly/2yVnRvT
#Globalization #TiananmenSquare #Pollution #WuhanVirus #Karma #Economy #HerdImmunity #Hauwei
Looking Down at the “Universal” Karma
(2 Apr) Wuhan Virus (COVID-19) has been “globalized”. Since the late George H.W. Bush was president, US has adopted the engagement policy with China for over 10 years, shifting the high cost of product with deadly land and air pollutions to China, in turn to enjoy long-term benefits of “Made in China”. Chinese Community Party (CCP) transformed Mainland China into an economic powerhouse by mobilizing 1.3 million “slaves” and took advantage of their blood and tears. Today, China finally revenged by exporting Wuhan Virus all over the world, with the Western countries crying for help desperately, which is certainly an unique scene to witness.
//The Western perception of Chinese workers’ lives as worthless, and poisoning PRC citizen in return of prosperity brought by “Globalization”, has been raving for 30 years.
//Since the Tiananmen Square protests, the label of “Made in China” has been constantly reminding the West that the world will meet this day.
//UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who accepted Huawei into the UK telecom network, initially advocated for “herd immunity” from Darwinism; he then got infected by Wuhan Virus and thereafter angered by China and planned to kick Huawei out of the said network
Full translation:
https://telegra.ph/Looking-Down-at-the-Universal-Karma-04-13
Source: Apple Daily
https://bit.ly/2yVnRvT
#Globalization #TiananmenSquare #Pollution #WuhanVirus #Karma #Economy #HerdImmunity #Hauwei
Telegraph
Looking Down at the “Universal” Karma
(2 Apr) Wuhan Virus (COVID-19) has been “globalized”. Since the late George H.W. Bush was president, US has adopted the engagement policy with China for over 10 years, shifting the high cost of product with deadly land and air pollutions to China, in turn…
#Environment #India #HumanImpact
Flamingos Appear in Navi Mumbai, India, as Pollution Decreases During Confinement Period
Watch the video:
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Source: PTS
Further reading:
First Time In 6 Decades, Bioluminescent Planktons Light Up A Beach In Acapulco
https://consciousreminder.com/2020/04/28/first-time-in-6-decades-bioluminescent-planktons-light-up-a-beach-in-acapulco/
#Apr28 #WuhanPneumonia #Confinement #Flamingos #Pollution
Flamingos Appear in Navi Mumbai, India, as Pollution Decreases During Confinement Period
Watch the video:
m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=qjMsQdQxZ8M
Source: PTS
Further reading:
First Time In 6 Decades, Bioluminescent Planktons Light Up A Beach In Acapulco
https://consciousreminder.com/2020/04/28/first-time-in-6-decades-bioluminescent-planktons-light-up-a-beach-in-acapulco/
#Apr28 #WuhanPneumonia #Confinement #Flamingos #Pollution
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China's Rocket Debris Reportedly Found in Hong Kong's Beach
Recently, in Hong Kong's Pak Lap Bay, a large piece of metallic structure was found on the beach. Pak Lap Bay is a popular spot for water sports and camping in Sai Kung, Hong Kong. The metal waste was reportedly a debris of China's rocket.
Source: Apple Daily
https://www.instagram.com/p/CF4VmYRp39P/?igshid=1enneuvn6y6q3
China's Rocket Debris Reportedly Found in Hong Kong's Beach
Recently, in Hong Kong's Pak Lap Bay, a large piece of metallic structure was found on the beach. Pak Lap Bay is a popular spot for water sports and camping in Sai Kung, Hong Kong. The metal waste was reportedly a debris of China's rocket.
Source: Apple Daily
https://www.instagram.com/p/CF4VmYRp39P/?igshid=1enneuvn6y6q3
China’s new green target still means pumping too much pollution
In China’s 14th five-year plan, the target of greenhouse gas emissions announced were disappointing. Beijing has not set a specific target for emissions, nor has it brought forward from 2030 when it expects them to peak. The only carbon target announced, reducing emissions per unit of gross domestic product by 18% over five years, was the same as in 2016.
The reality is that the world needs to reduce emissions as quickly as possible and China currently accounts for 30% of global production. It’s the only major economy that saw an increase last year after the pandemic hammered economic growth elsewhere, according to research firm Rhodium Group.
Climate scientists fear that China’s modest targets may not slow rising emissions quickly enough.
“China will not be back on the path of decarbonization until Beijing controls the coal construction boom and allows its Covid takeover,” Greenpeace’s Li said.
Source: Bloomberg #Mar06
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-05/china-s-new-green-target-still-means-pumping-too-much-pollution
#China #CO2Emission #ChinaCO2Emission #China #Pollution
In China’s 14th five-year plan, the target of greenhouse gas emissions announced were disappointing. Beijing has not set a specific target for emissions, nor has it brought forward from 2030 when it expects them to peak. The only carbon target announced, reducing emissions per unit of gross domestic product by 18% over five years, was the same as in 2016.
The reality is that the world needs to reduce emissions as quickly as possible and China currently accounts for 30% of global production. It’s the only major economy that saw an increase last year after the pandemic hammered economic growth elsewhere, according to research firm Rhodium Group.
Climate scientists fear that China’s modest targets may not slow rising emissions quickly enough.
“China will not be back on the path of decarbonization until Beijing controls the coal construction boom and allows its Covid takeover,” Greenpeace’s Li said.
Source: Bloomberg #Mar06
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-05/china-s-new-green-target-still-means-pumping-too-much-pollution
#China #CO2Emission #ChinaCO2Emission #China #Pollution
Bloomberg.com
China’s Race to Net Zero Emissions Gets Off to a Slow Start
China’s first road map to achieving net zero emissions by 2060 may be too slow to stop the world’s biggest polluter from hastening global warming.
6 Chinese-funded Companies Involved in Illegal Mining in the Republic of Congo, Beijing ordered to Evacuate
The government of Sud-Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa ordered 9 mining companies to suspend operations earlier, involving 6 Chinese-funded companies. The reason is that those companies have illegally mined and caused environmental pollution. The violated Chinese companies ignored the issues and continued their operations, causing the local citizens to protest in mining areas last month. The police, therefore, used tear gases for dispersing. Beijing government requested the relevant companies to stop operating and leave the place.
Wu Peng, Director-General of the Department of African Affairs of the Foreign Ministry, indicated that they have already finished the investigation on the incident. He ordered those companies to respect the local government - stop the operation and leave Sud-Kivu as soon as possible. Wu has also stated that those companies will be punished. “We would not allow Chinese companies to violate local laws.” “We support the Democratic Republic of Congo to buffet illegal economic activities”. South China Morning Post described it is very rare for Beijing to stop overseas companies’ operations. At the same time, the local government requested a review of China’s large-scale local project contracts.
Source: Stand News #Sep17
https://bit.ly/39Hqv7z
#DemocraticRepublicOfCongo #Congo #China #Beijing #Mining #Pollution #Protest #TearGas #Illegal #Oversea #Africa
The government of Sud-Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa ordered 9 mining companies to suspend operations earlier, involving 6 Chinese-funded companies. The reason is that those companies have illegally mined and caused environmental pollution. The violated Chinese companies ignored the issues and continued their operations, causing the local citizens to protest in mining areas last month. The police, therefore, used tear gases for dispersing. Beijing government requested the relevant companies to stop operating and leave the place.
Wu Peng, Director-General of the Department of African Affairs of the Foreign Ministry, indicated that they have already finished the investigation on the incident. He ordered those companies to respect the local government - stop the operation and leave Sud-Kivu as soon as possible. Wu has also stated that those companies will be punished. “We would not allow Chinese companies to violate local laws.” “We support the Democratic Republic of Congo to buffet illegal economic activities”. South China Morning Post described it is very rare for Beijing to stop overseas companies’ operations. At the same time, the local government requested a review of China’s large-scale local project contracts.
Source: Stand News #Sep17
https://bit.ly/39Hqv7z
#DemocraticRepublicOfCongo #Congo #China #Beijing #Mining #Pollution #Protest #TearGas #Illegal #Oversea #Africa