Ecology restored at former mining sites in Shaanxi, China

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Ecology restored at former mining sites in Shaanxi, China

STORY: Ecology restored at former mining sites in Shaanxi, China DATELINE: June 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Qinling Mountains 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA LIGANG, Ecology and environment bureau, Ankang City 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FU LIANG, Meiheng Innovation Technology Building Materials Co., Shangluo City STORYLINE: The Qinling Mountains are known as a natural boundary between China's north and south. As the region is rich in mineral resources, some areas were once polluted due to mining activities. In recent years, local governments at various levels have stepped up efforts to protect the environment. Many mines were shut down. And measures have also been taken to dispose of the tailings. Dayan Valley in Ankang City of Shaanxi Province was once plagued by mining waste. To restore ecology, the local government set up special landfill sites nearby and tried all means to increase vegetation. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA LIGANG, Eco

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