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Cluj-Napoca in Romania

Handout photo dated on October 17, 2025 shows Cluj-Napoca in Romania. On 17 October 2025, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites acquired this image of Cluj-Napoca, a major urban centre in north-western Romania. Surrounded by rolling hills and agricultural land, the city is noted for its dynamic growth and strategic role in regional development. Cluj-Napoca also received the label of the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities in 2023. Cluj-Napoca is currently one of ten pilot cities selected for the Horizon Europe CLMS-Cities project, which combines satellite-based products from the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service (CLMS) with additional environmental and urban data to improve modelling of urban-scale CO₂ emissions. These integrated datasets help local authorities in tracking changes and designing more effective climate strategies, thereby supporting the development of data-driven urban policies aligned with the European Green Deal. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via AB

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

Scientific expedition team members retrieve a benthic lander while conducting scientific research in the Arctic Ocean aboard China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, Aug. 14, 2025. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. A total of 100 members of China's 15th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition were aboard the vessel. Organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, this round of Arctic survey was jointly carried out by four vessels, including Xuelong 2, Jidi, Shenhai-1 and Tansuo-3. This Arctic expedition has further enhanced China's understanding of the rapid changes in the Arctic Ocean and their impacts, providing important support for a deeper understanding and effective response to global climate change, according to the researchers. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

The scientific expedition team members deploy ice-based buoys in the high-latitude waters of the Arctic Ocean, Aug. 25, 2025. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. A total of 100 members of China's 15th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition were aboard the vessel. Organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, this round of Arctic survey was jointly carried out by four vessels, including Xuelong 2, Jidi, Shenhai-1 and Tansuo-3. This Arctic expedition has further enhanced China's understanding of the rapid changes in the Arctic Ocean and their impacts, providing important support for a deeper understanding and effective response to global climate change, according to the researchers. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

A Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth (CTD) sensor is retrieved to China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, Sept. 8, 2025. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. A total of 100 members of China's 15th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition were aboard the vessel. Organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, this round of Arctic survey was jointly carried out by four vessels, including Xuelong 2, Jidi, Shenhai-1 and Tansuo-3. This Arctic expedition has further enhanced China's understanding of the rapid changes in the Arctic Ocean and their impacts, providing important support for a deeper understanding and effective response to global climate change, according to the researchers. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

A drone photo taken on Sept. 26, 2025 shows China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 berthed at a dock in Shanghai, east China, Sept. 26, 2025. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. A total of 100 members of China's 15th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition were aboard the vessel. Organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, this round of Arctic survey was jointly carried out by four vessels, including Xuelong 2, Jidi, Shenhai-1 and Tansuo-3. This Arctic expedition has further enhanced China's understanding of the rapid changes in the Arctic Ocean and their impacts, providing important support for a deeper understanding and effective response to global climate change, according to the researchers. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

A drone photo taken on July 24, 2025 shows China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 conducting scientific research in the Arctic Ocean. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. A total of 100 members of China's 15th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition were aboard the vessel. Organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, this round of Arctic survey was jointly carried out by four vessels, including Xuelong 2, Jidi, Shenhai-1 and Tansuo-3. This Arctic expedition has further enhanced China's understanding of the rapid changes in the Arctic Ocean and their impacts, providing important support for a deeper understanding and effective response to global climate change, according to the researchers. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taiwan: Costa Cruise Itinerary Changes Due To Typhoon Gaemi Anger Passengers

A 5-day Costa Cruises trip bound for Okinawa from Port of Keelung on July 21 was cut short due to Typhoon Gaemi, angering passengers. Some of the passengers refused to leave the ship, demanding refunds after the cruise ship docked in Port of Kaohsiung on the 24th. The cruise management changed the itinerary several times and finally decided to return to Taiwan in Kaohsiung one day early.

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Taiwan: Costa Cruise Itinerary Changes Due To Typhoon Gaemi Anger Passengers 2

A 5-day Costa Cruises trip bound for Okinawa from Keelung Port on July 21 was cut short due to Typhoon Gaemi, angering passengers. Some of the passengers refused to leave the ship demanding refunds after the cruise ship docked in Kaohsiung Port on the 24th. The cruise management changed the itinerary several times and finally decided to return to Taiwan in Kaohsiung, one day early.

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Taiwan: Costa Cruise Itinerary Changes Due To Typhoon Gaemi Anger Passengers 4

A 5-day Costa Cruises trip bound for Okinawa from Keelung Port on July 21 was cut short due to Typhoon Gaemi, angering passengers. Some of the passengers refused to leave the ship demanding refunds after the cruise ship docked in Kaohsiung Port on the 24th. The cruise management changed the itinerary several times and finally decided to return to Taiwan in Kaohsiung, one day early.

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Taiwan: Costa Cruise Itinerary Changes Due To Typhoon Gaemi Anger Passengers 3

A 5-day Costa Cruises trip bound for Okinawa from Keelung Port on July 21 was cut short due to Typhoon Gaemi, angering passengers. Some of the passengers refused to leave the ship demanding refunds after the cruise ship docked in Kaohsiung Port on the 24th. The cruise management changed the itinerary several times and finally decided to return to Taiwan in Kaohsiung, one day early.

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(FOCUS) CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240712) -- LHASA, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 12, 2024 shows the samples collected from the lake core of 402.2 meters on Nam Co, in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Multinational researchers have successfully drilled 402.2 meters of lake core in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Friday. The team have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. The joint scientific expedition team comprises a lake and environmental change research team from the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and scientists and drilling technicians from countries including Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Nam Co, located in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, with a lake-surface elevation of 4,718 meters, is the second largest lake in th

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(FOCUS) CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240712) -- LHASA, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Researchers and technicians pose for a photo celebrating the collecting of samples from the lake core of 402.2 meters on Nam Co, in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, July 12, 2024. Multinational researchers have successfully drilled 402.2 meters of lake core in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Friday. The team have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. The joint scientific expedition team comprises a lake and environmental change research team from the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and scientists and drilling technicians from countries including Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Nam Co, located in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, with a lake-surface elevation of 4,718 mete

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(FOCUS) CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240712) -- LHASA, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A researcher registers the samples collected from the lake core of 402.2 meters on Nam Co, in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, July 12, 2024. Multinational researchers have successfully drilled 402.2 meters of lake core in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Friday. The team have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. The joint scientific expedition team comprises a lake and environmental change research team from the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and scientists and drilling technicians from countries including Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Nam Co, located in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, with a lake-surface elevation of 4,718 meters, is the second largest lake in the

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(FOCUS) CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240712) -- LHASA, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 12, 2024 shows a drilling platform on Nam Co, in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Multinational researchers have successfully drilled 402.2 meters of lake core in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Friday. The team have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. The joint scientific expedition team comprises a lake and environmental change research team from the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and scientists and drilling technicians from countries including Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Nam Co, located in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, with a lake-surface elevation of 4,718 meters, is the second largest lake in the region and an important

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(FOCUS) CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240712) -- LHASA, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 12, 2024 shows the samples collected from the lake core of 402.2 meters on Nam Co, in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Multinational researchers have successfully drilled 402.2 meters of lake core in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Friday. The team have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. The joint scientific expedition team comprises a lake and environmental change research team from the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and scientists and drilling technicians from countries including Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Nam Co, located in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, with a lake-surface elevation of 4,718 meters, is the second largest lake in th

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(FOCUS) CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240712) -- LHASA, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Technicians collect samples from the lake core of 402.2 meters on Nam Co, in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, July 12, 2024. Multinational researchers have successfully drilled 402.2 meters of lake core in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Friday. The team have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. The joint scientific expedition team comprises a lake and environmental change research team from the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and scientists and drilling technicians from countries including Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Nam Co, located in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, with a lake-surface elevation of 4,718 meters, is the second largest lake in the region and an imp

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(FOCUS) CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240712) -- LHASA, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A researcher registers the samples collected from the lake core of 402.2 meters on Nam Co, in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, July 12, 2024. Multinational researchers have successfully drilled 402.2 meters of lake core in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Friday. The team have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. The joint scientific expedition team comprises a lake and environmental change research team from the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and scientists and drilling technicians from countries including Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Nam Co, located in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, with a lake-surface elevation of 4,718 meters, is the second largest lake in the

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(FOCUS) CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240712) -- LHASA, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 12, 2024 shows a drilling platform on Nam Co, in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Multinational researchers have successfully drilled 402.2 meters of lake core in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Friday. The team have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. The joint scientific expedition team comprises a lake and environmental change research team from the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and scientists and drilling technicians from countries including Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Nam Co, located in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, with a lake-surface elevation of 4,718 meters, is the second largest lake in the region and an important

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(FOCUS) CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240712) -- LHASA, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Researchers and technicians collect samples from the lake core of 402.2 meters on Nam Co, in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, July 12, 2024. Multinational researchers have successfully drilled 402.2 meters of lake core in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Friday. The team have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. The joint scientific expedition team comprises a lake and environmental change research team from the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and scientists and drilling technicians from countries including Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Nam Co, located in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, with a lake-surface elevation of 4,718 meters, is the second largest lake in the r

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(FOCUS) CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240712) -- LHASA, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 12, 2024 shows the samples collected from the lake core of 402.2 meters on Nam Co, in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Multinational researchers have successfully drilled 402.2 meters of lake core in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Friday. The team have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. The joint scientific expedition team comprises a lake and environmental change research team from the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and scientists and drilling technicians from countries including Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Nam Co, located in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, with a lake-surface elevation of 4,718 meters, is the second largest lake in th

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(FOCUS) CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240712) -- LHASA, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A researcher measures the samples collected from the lake core of 402.2 meters on Nam Co, in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, July 12, 2024. Multinational researchers have successfully drilled 402.2 meters of lake core in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Friday. The team have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. The joint scientific expedition team comprises a lake and environmental change research team from the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and scientists and drilling technicians from countries including Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Nam Co, located in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, with a lake-surface elevation of 4,718 meters, is the second largest lake in the r

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(FOCUS) CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240712) -- LHASA, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Technicians collect samples from the lake core of 402.2 meters on Nam Co, in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, July 12, 2024. Multinational researchers have successfully drilled 402.2 meters of lake core in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Friday. The team have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. The joint scientific expedition team comprises a lake and environmental change research team from the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and scientists and drilling technicians from countries including Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Nam Co, located in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, with a lake-surface elevation of 4,718 meters, is the second largest lake in the region and an imp

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CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240609) -- LHASA, June 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Technicians set up a drilling platform on Nam Co Lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 1, 2024. Multinational researchers have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jigme Dorje)

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CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240609) -- LHASA, June 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Technicians set up a drilling platform on Nam Co Lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 1, 2024. Multinational researchers have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jigme Dorje)

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CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240609) -- LHASA, June 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Technicians set up a drilling platform on Nam Co Lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 1, 2024. Multinational researchers have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jigme Dorje)

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CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240609) -- LHASA, June 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on June 1, 2024 shows researchers preparing for a drilling project on Nam Co Lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Multinational researchers have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jigme Dorje)

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CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240609) -- LHASA, June 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on June 1, 2024 shows researchers preparing for a drilling project on Nam Co Lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Multinational researchers have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jigme Dorje)

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CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240609) -- LHASA, June 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on June 1, 2024 shows researchers preparing for a drilling project on Nam Co Lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Multinational researchers have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jigme Dorje)

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CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240609) -- LHASA, June 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Technicians set up a drilling platform on Nam Co Lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 1, 2024. Multinational researchers have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240609) -- LHASA, June 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Technicians set up a drilling platform on Nam Co Lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 1, 2024. Multinational researchers have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240609) -- LHASA, June 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 1, 2024 shows researchers preparing for a drilling project on Nam Co Lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Multinational researchers have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240609) -- LHASA, June 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Technicians set up a drilling platform on Nam Co Lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 1, 2024. Multinational researchers have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240609) -- LHASA, June 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 1, 2024 shows researchers preparing for a drilling project on Nam Co Lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Multinational researchers have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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CHINA-XIZANG-NAM CO-MULTINATIONAL RESEARCHERS-CORE DRILLING PROJECT (CN)

(240609) -- LHASA, June 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 1, 2024 shows researchers preparing for a drilling project on Nam Co Lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Multinational researchers have been carrying out a core drilling project in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, since early June, providing data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-EARTH MATTERS EXHIBITION

(240530) -- VANCOUVER, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People use pedal generators to produce energy to light up a model townscape during a media preview of the "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on May 30, 2024. "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" is the latest exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, where visitors can explore planet's changes through immersive, interactive exhibits on biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-EARTH MATTERS EXHIBITION

(240530) -- VANCOUVER, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A visitor walks past a 3D interactive projection of a forest environment during a media preview of the "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on May 30, 2024. "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" is the latest exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, where visitors can explore planet's changes through immersive, interactive exhibits on biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-EARTH MATTERS EXHIBITION

(240530) -- VANCOUVER, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An interactive exhibit showcases the amount of carbon emission used by different transportation during a media preview of the "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on May 30, 2024. "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" is the latest exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, where visitors can explore planet's changes through immersive, interactive exhibits on biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-EARTH MATTERS EXHIBITION

(240530) -- VANCOUVER, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman looks at an interactive exhibit showcasing the changes of Arctic sea ice distribution by years during a media preview of the "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on May 30, 2024. "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" is the latest exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, where visitors can explore planet's changes through immersive, interactive exhibits on biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-EARTH MATTERS EXHIBITION

(240530) -- VANCOUVER, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An interactive 3D projection map of a coral reef demonstrates changes in its ecosystem during a media preview of the "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on May 30, 2024. "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" is the latest exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, where visitors can explore planet's changes through immersive, interactive exhibits on biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-EARTH MATTERS EXHIBITION

(240530) -- VANCOUVER, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An interactive exhibit showcases how the garbages affecting the marine ecosystem during a media preview of the "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on May 30, 2024. "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" is the latest exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, where visitors can explore planet's changes through immersive, interactive exhibits on biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-EARTH MATTERS EXHIBITION

(240530) -- VANCOUVER, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman looks at an interactive exhibit showcasing the changes of Arctic sea ice distribution by years during a media preview of the "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on May 30, 2024. "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" is the latest exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, where visitors can explore planet's changes through immersive, interactive exhibits on biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-EARTH MATTERS EXHIBITION

(240530) -- VANCOUVER, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People use pedal generators to produce energy to light up a model townscape during a media preview of the "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on May 30, 2024. "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" is the latest exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, where visitors can explore planet's changes through immersive, interactive exhibits on biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-EARTH MATTERS EXHIBITION

(240530) -- VANCOUVER, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An interactive exhibit showcases the amount of carbon emission used by different transportation during a media preview of the "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on May 30, 2024. "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" is the latest exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, where visitors can explore planet's changes through immersive, interactive exhibits on biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-EARTH MATTERS EXHIBITION

(240530) -- VANCOUVER, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An interactive exhibit showcases how the garbages affecting the marine ecosystem during a media preview of the "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on May 30, 2024. "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" is the latest exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, where visitors can explore planet's changes through immersive, interactive exhibits on biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-EARTH MATTERS EXHIBITION

(240530) -- VANCOUVER, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor walks past a 3D interactive projection of a forest environment during a media preview of the "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on May 30, 2024. "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" is the latest exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, where visitors can explore planet's changes through immersive, interactive exhibits on biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-EARTH MATTERS EXHIBITION

(240530) -- VANCOUVER, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An interactive 3D projection map of a coral reef demonstrates changes in its ecosystem during a media preview of the "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on May 30, 2024. "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future" is the latest exhibition at Science World in Vancouver, where visitors can explore planet's changes through immersive, interactive exhibits on biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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African leaders urge global financial system reform to address debt, climate risks

STORY: African leaders urge global financial system reform to address debt, climate risks SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:28 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of establishments of the conference 2. various of African leaders at the conference 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 4. various of African Presidents at the conference 5. various of delegates 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AKINWUMI ADESINA, President of African Development Bank STORYLINE: African leaders on Wednesday renewed calls for reforms to the global financial architecture, emphasizing the need for it to be more responsive to the continent's destabilizing debt and climate vulnerabilities. Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, the leaders said there is a need for changes as African countries are struggling with high financing interest rates, climate shocks and constrained government revenues. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "A better, more responsive,

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Australian gov't weakens vehicle efficiency standard policy

STORY: Australian gov't weakens vehicle efficiency standard policy SHOOTING TIME: March 26, 2024 DATELINE: March 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of vehicles in Australia 2. various of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries 3. various of vehicles in Australia STORYLINE: The Australian government has watered down its proposed vehicle emission standards amid pressure from car manufacturers. Chris Bowen, the minister for energy and climate change, and Transport Minister Catherine King on Tuesday announced changes to fuel efficiency legislation. It came one month after Bowen unveiled the government's proposal for Australia's first New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, which will come into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. Under the changes, the average emissions of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) will need to be reduced by 50 percent by 2029 for manufacturers to avoid penalties -- down from the 60 percent target set in February. New passenger vehicles

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Climate Changes Impacted the Quality and Quantity of Paddy Harvesting - Indonesia

Farmers are seen harvesting paddy in an agricultural area in Beringin sub-district, Deli Serdang District, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia on February 21, 2024. The diversity of quality and quantity of rice plantation in that area requires water not only as rain-fed land but also irrigation that touches agricultural land as a function of the main water dam which has been built to fulfil the irrigation system. Meanwhile, climate changes have affected the results of Indonesia's main food production which needs the intensity of soil fertility by Urea Nitrea, TSP and KCL, said the farmers. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Climate Changes Impacted the Quality and Quantity of Paddy Harvesting - Indonesia

Farmers are seen harvesting paddy in an agricultural area in Beringin sub-district, Deli Serdang District, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia on February 21, 2024. The diversity of quality and quantity of rice plantation in that area requires water not only as rain-fed land but also irrigation that touches agricultural land as a function of the main water dam which has been built to fulfil the irrigation system. Meanwhile, climate changes have affected the results of Indonesia's main food production which needs the intensity of soil fertility by Urea Nitrea, TSP and KCL, said the farmers. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM