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South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Science
- South China Morning Post
China's Yellow River will be choked by ice jams due to global warming, study finds
Ice jams will become more frequent in the Yellow River's estuary by the end of this century, hitting Chinese coastal cities such as those in eastern Shandong province, according to a new study. Advertisement When warmer weather arrives in late winter and early spring, upstream ice begins to break apart and drift downstream. This ice then reaches colder downstream areas, where it can refreeze and accumulate, forming ice jams. The localised hazard can be highly destructive. Flooding can occur behind the blockage, while a sudden ice jam collapse can release a torrent of ice and water, damaging downstream communities , wildlife and infrastructure. 'By integrating historical records with climate projections, we provide compelling evidence that climate warming is not only driving a long-term decline in ice jam flood frequency but also shifting the geographic distribution of hotspots downstream,' the scientists wrote. Researchers from Jiangsu Normal University, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the University of Bern in Switzerland published their findings – based on analysis of the dynamics of ice jam floods in the lower Yellow River over the past 160 years – in the peer-reviewed journal Science Advances last week. Advertisement The Yellow River is the second-longest river in China and the sixth-longest in the world. While it is considered the cradle of Chinese civilisation, the river is also called 'China's Sorrow' for its history of devastating floods that took millions of lives in the last two centuries.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
American agriculture students meet China's agricultural heartland
ZHENGZHOU, China, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Henan International Communication Center: During the busy farming season, wheat across the Central Plains is ready for harvest — and seeds of friendship are quietly being sown across the Pacific Ocean. From June 3 to June 6, 22 agriculture students from 16 universities in 15 U.S. heartland states visited Henan, one of China's major agricultural provinces. The trip was jointly organized by the Henan Province, the U.S. Heartland China Association, and the U.S. Soybean Export Council. The students explored wheat fields, visited colleges with a focus on agriculture, and toured food processing enterprises — opening a window to experience China, amid the fragrance of ripened grain. On the northern bank of the Yellow River, harvesters rumbled through golden fields at the Henan Research & Development Base for Modern Agriculture. Under the blazing sun, students visited high-standard farmland, greenhouses, and laboratories, listening closely as staff introduced crop breeding, high-yield cultivation, and precision agriculture. Pens moved quickly across notebooks, recording every detail. "Henan is really similar to my hometown!" said Samuel Martin, a student at Iowa State University. "Iowa is also a major agricultural state in America. We even have a big river like the Yellow River — the Mississippi." From the U.S. heartland to China's, from the Mississippi to the Yellow River — the vast fields and harvest scenes felt warmly familiar to the students. But they were amazed by the artificial feat of water engineering before them. The Yellow River crossing project of South-to-North Water Diversion Project is a key symbolic and controlling project. Standing on the bridge, students watched as a stream of clear water flowed northward through two 7-meter-diameter tunnels running underneath the surging Yellow River. "How cool is the way Chinese people manage water resources!" exclaimed Kyra Smith from Missouri State University. "This project shows remarkable craftsmanship, innovation, and efficient execution. China's approach to water allocation to promote regional development is truly inspiring — something we can learn from." In Henan, agricultural products are also becoming trendy consumer favorites. At the headquarters of beverage brand Mixue, American students eagerly posed for photos with the brand's mascot, "Snow King", and tasted hit products like lemon water. Mixue now boasts the most global outlets among freshly made drink brands and has built a full "farm-to-table" industry chain. "Will you open stores in the U.S.?""Are there special products tailored to different countries?""How do you ensure smooth overseas supply chains?" The energetic brand image and long lines outside flagship stores piqued the students' curiosity. When told Mixue plans to open stores in the U.S., the room erupted in cheers."I want to be an intern at your U.S. store — please consider me first!" joked Salematou Diaby from Kentucky State University, drawing hearty laughter. "I'm looking for an internship related to agriculture, but not just traditional farming," she continued. "This blend of Chinese brands with local U.S. ingredients is fascinating and will help me develop a global perspective." It was a fruitful trip for everyone."Sustainable agriculture is a global challenge that concerns our future. Henan's agricultural practices gave us a lot of inspiration," said Samuel Martin. "Field visits gave us firsthand exposure to Chinese agricultural wisdom. Though China and the U.S. differ in operation and research models, that difference is what makes collaboration and mutual learning so valuable." Since the launch of the "inviting 50,000 young Americans to China on exchange and study programs in the next five years" initiative at the end of 2023, more than 10,000 U.S. youth have already visited China. The future of China-U.S. relations lies with the people, is rooted in civil exchanges, and thrives in youth and local partnerships. In the season of growth, this spring of friendship flows through the Central Plains. With clear waters and abundant source, the seeds of friendship are sure to take root and blossom. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Henan International Communication Center Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
