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Huelva Estuary in Spain

Handout photo dated on November 16, 2025 shows Huelva Estuary in Spain. On 16 November 2025, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites acquired this image of the Huelva estuary in south-western Spain, where the Tinto and Odiel rivers converge before flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. Recent rainfall has increased surface runoff and sediment transport, strengthening the contrasting outflow from the two rivers. The image shows distinct colour variations produced by differences in water chemistry and suspended materials. As these waters mix with tidal currents, they create gradual transitions and clearly defined plumes, highlighting the estuary’s dynamic behaviour. Copernicus Sentinel satellite data enables continuous monitoring of river plumes, estuarine dynamics, and land-sea interactions. This information is important for assessing the environmental impact of sediment transport, supporting water quality monitoring, and informing coastal zone management in fragile ecosystems. Photo by European Union, Copernicu

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Formal Bush Cabinet Portrait

United States President George W. Bush's cabinet photographed on April 9, 2001 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. First row, from left, Secretary of Commerce Donald Evans, Secretary of Interior Gale Norton, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, Secretary of State Colin Powell, President George W. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, Secretary of Treasury Paul O'Neill, Attorney General John Ashcroft, Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman, Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao. Top row from left,.U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency Christine Todd Whitman, Secretary of Education Roderick Paige, Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta, Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Mel Martinez, Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi, Director of the Office of Management and Budget Mitch Daniels, and Chief of Staff Andrew Card. .Mandatory Photo by Pa

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White House

Education Secretary Linda McMahon, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought take part in a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission event at the White House May 22, 2025. (Francis Chung/POLITICO)

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Garbage In Nature - Iran

A view of a large pile of mixed plastic waste exposed in a natural landscape near Saqqez, Iran, on April 17, 2025. The villages of Taveh Qaran and Badrabad near Saqqez face mounting environmental challenges due to flawed waste management systems, leaving large amounts of garbage scattered across natural landscapes. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Garbage In Nature - Iran

A view of a torn sofa amid piles of plastic waste at an open dump near Saqqez, Iran, on April 17, 2025. The villages of Taveh Qaran and Badrabad near Saqqez face mounting environmental challenges due to flawed waste management systems, leaving large amounts of garbage scattered across natural landscapes. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Garbage In Nature - Iran

A disfigured doll's head lies among garbage in an open dump on the outskirts of Saqqez, Iran, on April 17, 2025. The villages of Taveh Qaran and Badrabad near Saqqez face mounting environmental challenges due to flawed waste management systems, leaving large amounts of garbage scattered across natural landscapes. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Garbage In Nature - Iran

A view of a large pile of mixed plastic waste exposed in a natural landscape near Saqqez, Iran, on April 17, 2025. The villages of Taveh Qaran and Badrabad near Saqqez face mounting environmental challenges due to flawed waste management systems, leaving large amounts of garbage scattered across natural landscapes. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Przewalski s horses at the Helan Mountain Nature Reserve - China

Staff members monitor and record the state of Przewalski's horses at a management station of the Helan Mountain Nature Reserve in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, April 17, 2025. The Przewalski's horse is listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species and is under first-class national protection. Once extinct in China due to excessive poaching and environmental degradation, the Przewalski's horses were reintroduced to the country from Britain, Germany and the United States starting in the mid-1980s, and were raised in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Gansu Province. Since 2024, a total of 18 Przewalski's horses in three batches from Xinjiang have been released into the Helan Mountain Nature Reserve in Ningxia, as a way to protect the endangered species. On April 13 this year, a Przewalski's horse gave birth to a foal, marking the first case of breeding after the reintroduction of the Przewalski's horse in the natu

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Namibia inaugurates first waste buyback center to boost circular economy

STORY: Namibia inaugurates first waste buyback center to boost circular economy SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MOSES MATYAYI, Chief Executive of Windhoek 3. various of the waste buyback center STORYLINE: Namibia on Friday inaugurated its first waste buyback center (WBBC) which will see residents earn income by collecting and selling recyclable materials at an event held in the informal settlement of Katutura in Windhoek, the Namibian capital. Established under the project "Improving Solid Waste Management in Windhoek," financed by the European Union and implemented jointly with the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, the WBBC is to reduce waste volumes, minimize harmful environmental effects, promote recycling, and create job opportunities through startup incubation focusing on waste reengineering. During the inauguration ceremony, Queen Kamati, the mayor o

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Battling The Dust In Dhaka - Bangladesh

People are crossing the street wearing masks and covering their faces with their hands as dust covers the road in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 6, 2024. Dhaka's skyline, once defined by a harmonious blend of modern structures and historical landmarks, is now often obscured by a veil of dust particles. This environmental challenge arises from a complex interplay of factors such as vehicular emissions, construction activities, industrial pollutants and inadequate waste management. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Battling The Dust In Dhaka - Bangladesh

People are crossing the street wearing masks and covering their faces with their hands as dust covers the road in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 6, 2024. Dhaka's skyline, once defined by a harmonious blend of modern structures and historical landmarks, is now often obscured by a veil of dust particles. This environmental challenge arises from a complex interplay of factors such as vehicular emissions, construction activities, industrial pollutants and inadequate waste management. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Battling The Dust In Dhaka - Bangladesh

People are crossing the street wearing masks and covering their faces with their hands as dust covers the road in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 6, 2024. Dhaka's skyline, once defined by a harmonious blend of modern structures and historical landmarks, is now often obscured by a veil of dust particles. This environmental challenge arises from a complex interplay of factors such as vehicular emissions, construction activities, industrial pollutants and inadequate waste management. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Battling The Dust In Dhaka - Bangladesh

People are crossing the street wearing masks and covering their faces with their hands as dust covers the road in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 6, 2024. Dhaka's skyline, once defined by a harmonious blend of modern structures and historical landmarks, is now often obscured by a veil of dust particles. This environmental challenge arises from a complex interplay of factors such as vehicular emissions, construction activities, industrial pollutants and inadequate waste management. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Battling The Dust In Dhaka - Bangladesh

People are crossing the street wearing masks and covering their faces with their hands as dust covers the road in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 6, 2024. Dhaka's skyline, once defined by a harmonious blend of modern structures and historical landmarks, is now often obscured by a veil of dust particles. This environmental challenge arises from a complex interplay of factors such as vehicular emissions, construction activities, industrial pollutants and inadequate waste management. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Battling The Dust In Dhaka - Bangladesh

People are crossing the street wearing masks and covering their faces with their hands as dust covers the road in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 6, 2024. Dhaka's skyline, once defined by a harmonious blend of modern structures and historical landmarks, is now often obscured by a veil of dust particles. This environmental challenge arises from a complex interplay of factors such as vehicular emissions, construction activities, industrial pollutants and inadequate waste management. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Battling The Dust In Dhaka - Bangladesh

People are crossing the street wearing masks and covering their faces with their hands as dust covers the road in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 6, 2024. Dhaka's skyline, once defined by a harmonious blend of modern structures and historical landmarks, is now often obscured by a veil of dust particles. This environmental challenge arises from a complex interplay of factors such as vehicular emissions, construction activities, industrial pollutants and inadequate waste management. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Battling The Dust In Dhaka - Bangladesh

People are crossing the street wearing masks and covering their faces with their hands as dust covers the road in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 6, 2024. Dhaka's skyline, once defined by a harmonious blend of modern structures and historical landmarks, is now often obscured by a veil of dust particles. This environmental challenge arises from a complex interplay of factors such as vehicular emissions, construction activities, industrial pollutants and inadequate waste management. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Battling The Dust In Dhaka - Bangladesh

People are crossing the street wearing masks and covering their faces with their hands as dust covers the road in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 6, 2024. Dhaka's skyline, once defined by a harmonious blend of modern structures and historical landmarks, is now often obscured by a veil of dust particles. This environmental challenge arises from a complex interplay of factors such as vehicular emissions, construction activities, industrial pollutants and inadequate waste management. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Battling The Dust In Dhaka - Bangladesh

People are crossing the street wearing masks and covering their faces with their hands as dust covers the road in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 6, 2024. Dhaka's skyline, once defined by a harmonious blend of modern structures and historical landmarks, is now often obscured by a veil of dust particles. This environmental challenge arises from a complex interplay of factors such as vehicular emissions, construction activities, industrial pollutants and inadequate waste management. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Battling The Dust In Dhaka - Bangladesh

People are crossing the street wearing masks and covering their faces with their hands as dust covers the road in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 6, 2024. Dhaka's skyline, once defined by a harmonious blend of modern structures and historical landmarks, is now often obscured by a veil of dust particles. This environmental challenge arises from a complex interplay of factors such as vehicular emissions, construction activities, industrial pollutants and inadequate waste management. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Battling The Dust In Dhaka - Bangladesh

People are crossing the street wearing masks and covering their faces with their hands as dust covers the road in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 6, 2024. Dhaka's skyline, once defined by a harmonious blend of modern structures and historical landmarks, is now often obscured by a veil of dust particles. This environmental challenge arises from a complex interplay of factors such as vehicular emissions, construction activities, industrial pollutants and inadequate waste management. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Battling The Dust In Dhaka - Bangladesh

People are crossing the street wearing masks and covering their faces with their hands as dust covers the road in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 6, 2024. Dhaka's skyline, once defined by a harmonious blend of modern structures and historical landmarks, is now often obscured by a veil of dust particles. This environmental challenge arises from a complex interplay of factors such as vehicular emissions, construction activities, industrial pollutants and inadequate waste management. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Battling The Dust In Dhaka - Bangladesh

People are crossing the street wearing masks and covering their faces with their hands as dust covers the road in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 6, 2024. Dhaka's skyline, once defined by a harmonious blend of modern structures and historical landmarks, is now often obscured by a veil of dust particles. This environmental challenge arises from a complex interplay of factors such as vehicular emissions, construction activities, industrial pollutants and inadequate waste management. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Battling The Dust In Dhaka - Bangladesh

People are crossing the street wearing masks and covering their faces with their hands as dust covers the road in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 6, 2024. Dhaka's skyline, once defined by a harmonious blend of modern structures and historical landmarks, is now often obscured by a veil of dust particles. This environmental challenge arises from a complex interplay of factors such as vehicular emissions, construction activities, industrial pollutants and inadequate waste management. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Battling The Dust In Dhaka - Bangladesh

People are crossing the street wearing masks and covering their faces with their hands as dust covers the road in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 6, 2024. Dhaka's skyline, once defined by a harmonious blend of modern structures and historical landmarks, is now often obscured by a veil of dust particles. This environmental challenge arises from a complex interplay of factors such as vehicular emissions, construction activities, industrial pollutants and inadequate waste management. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESSES (CN)

(240126) -- HEFEI, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An automatic water testing system operates at Anhui CAS Intelligent Environmental Testing Technology Service Co., Ltd. in the China Environment Valley in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 17, 2024. Dubbed an "ecological environment hospital," China Environment Valley in Hefei has become a thriving hub for environmental businesses. By the end of 2023, it housed over 400 enterprises dealing with fields related to water, atmosphere, solid waste, environmental modification and monitoring. Beyond just providing a physical space, the Valley fosters a collaborative ecosystem where companies dive deeper than mere participation. They actively explore innovative management strategies, leading to a double win: enhanced environmental quality and increased efficiency. The Valley's success hinges on a well-oiled machinery. The local government acts as a magnet for environmental protection enterprises, while a dedicated research institute fuels the ecosystem with cu

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESSES (CN)

(240126) -- HEFEI, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 17, 2024 shows an automatic water testing system at Anhui CAS Intelligent Environmental Testing Technology Service Co., Ltd. in the China Environment Valley in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. Dubbed an "ecological environment hospital," China Environment Valley in Hefei has become a thriving hub for environmental businesses. By the end of 2023, it housed over 400 enterprises dealing with fields related to water, atmosphere, solid waste, environmental modification and monitoring. Beyond just providing a physical space, the Valley fosters a collaborative ecosystem where companies dive deeper than mere participation. They actively explore innovative management strategies, leading to a double win: enhanced environmental quality and increased efficiency. The Valley's success hinges on a well-oiled machinery. The local government acts as a magnet for environmental protection enterprises, while a dedicated research institute fuels the ec

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESSES (CN)

(240126) -- HEFEI, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 17, 2024 shows quick testing devices for leaking gas at Hefei CAS InfraRed Precise Instrument Co., Ltd. in the China Environment Valley in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. Dubbed an "ecological environment hospital," China Environment Valley in Hefei has become a thriving hub for environmental businesses. By the end of 2023, it housed over 400 enterprises dealing with fields related to water, atmosphere, solid waste, environmental modification and monitoring. Beyond just providing a physical space, the Valley fosters a collaborative ecosystem where companies dive deeper than mere participation. They actively explore innovative management strategies, leading to a double win: enhanced environmental quality and increased efficiency. The Valley's success hinges on a well-oiled machinery. The local government acts as a magnet for environmental protection enterprises, while a dedicated research institute fuels the ecosystem with cutting-

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESSES (CN)

(240126) -- HEFEI, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member operates an automatic water testing system at Anhui CAS Intelligent Environmental Testing Technology Service Co., Ltd. in the China Environment Valley in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 17, 2024. Dubbed an "ecological environment hospital," China Environment Valley in Hefei has become a thriving hub for environmental businesses. By the end of 2023, it housed over 400 enterprises dealing with fields related to water, atmosphere, solid waste, environmental modification and monitoring. Beyond just providing a physical space, the Valley fosters a collaborative ecosystem where companies dive deeper than mere participation. They actively explore innovative management strategies, leading to a double win: enhanced environmental quality and increased efficiency. The Valley's success hinges on a well-oiled machinery. The local government acts as a magnet for environmental protection enterprises, while a dedicated research institute fuels the eco

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESSES (CN)

(240126) -- HEFEI, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 17, 2024 shows a quick testing device for leaking gas at Hefei CAS InfraRed Precise Instrument Co., Ltd. in the China Environment Valley in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. Dubbed an "ecological environment hospital," China Environment Valley in Hefei has become a thriving hub for environmental businesses. By the end of 2023, it housed over 400 enterprises dealing with fields related to water, atmosphere, solid waste, environmental modification and monitoring. Beyond just providing a physical space, the Valley fosters a collaborative ecosystem where companies dive deeper than mere participation. They actively explore innovative management strategies, leading to a double win: enhanced environmental quality and increased efficiency. The Valley's success hinges on a well-oiled machinery. The local government acts as a magnet for environmental protection enterprises, while a dedicated research institute fuels the ecosystem with cutting

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESSES (CN)

(240126) -- HEFEI, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 17, 2024 shows an automatic water testing system at Anhui CAS Intelligent Environmental Testing Technology Service Co., Ltd. in the China Environment Valley in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. Dubbed an "ecological environment hospital," China Environment Valley in Hefei has become a thriving hub for environmental businesses. By the end of 2023, it housed over 400 enterprises dealing with fields related to water, atmosphere, solid waste, environmental modification and monitoring. Beyond just providing a physical space, the Valley fosters a collaborative ecosystem where companies dive deeper than mere participation. They actively explore innovative management strategies, leading to a double win: enhanced environmental quality and increased efficiency. The Valley's success hinges on a well-oiled machinery. The local government acts as a magnet for environmental protection enterprises, while a dedicated research institute fuels the ec

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESSES (CN)

(240126) -- HEFEI, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member checks the operation of an automatic water testing system at Anhui CAS Intelligent Environmental Testing Technology Service Co., Ltd. in the China Environment Valley in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 17, 2024. Dubbed an "ecological environment hospital," China Environment Valley in Hefei has become a thriving hub for environmental businesses. By the end of 2023, it housed over 400 enterprises dealing with fields related to water, atmosphere, solid waste, environmental modification and monitoring. Beyond just providing a physical space, the Valley fosters a collaborative ecosystem where companies dive deeper than mere participation. They actively explore innovative management strategies, leading to a double win: enhanced environmental quality and increased efficiency. The Valley's success hinges on a well-oiled machinery. The local government acts as a magnet for environmental protection enterprises, while a dedicated research institut

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESSES (CN)

(240126) -- HEFEI, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 8, 2023 shows a view of the China Environment Valley in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. Dubbed an "ecological environment hospital," China Environment Valley in Hefei has become a thriving hub for environmental businesses. By the end of 2023, it housed over 400 enterprises dealing with fields related to water, atmosphere, solid waste, environmental modification and monitoring. Beyond just providing a physical space, the Valley fosters a collaborative ecosystem where companies dive deeper than mere participation. They actively explore innovative management strategies, leading to a double win: enhanced environmental quality and increased efficiency. The Valley's success hinges on a well-oiled machinery. The local government acts as a magnet for environmental protection enterprises, while a dedicated research institute fuels the ecosystem with cutting-edge technology and skilled talent. This robust support fosters a comple

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World's leading water technology trade fair held in Amsterdam

STORY: World's leading water technology trade fair held in Amsterdam SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Aquatech Amsterdam STORYLINE: Hundreds of international companies in the water industry are exhibiting their latest solutions at Aquatech Amsterdam, one of the world's leading water technology trade fairs. The four-day exhibition, which opened on Monday at the RAI exhibition hall in Amsterdam, is expected to attract 20,000 visitors and over 800 exhibitors. This biennial event gathers professionals, experts, and innovators from the water industry, all focused on addressing the pressing challenges and sharing knowledge and opportunities in water management and technology. The Aquatech Amsterdam exhibition is known for showcasing the latest advances in water treatment, water quality, water infrastructure, and environmental technology. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amsterdam. (XHTV)

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8 herders killed in central Mongolia due to snow storms

STORY: 8 herders killed in central Mongolia due to snow storms SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 4, 2023/Nov. 5, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:48 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of snow storms that hit large parts of Mongolia STORYLINE: Eight herders have been killed in central Mongolia due to snow storms, the country's National Emergency Management Agency said Monday. One male, six female herders, and a 12-year-old boy from the central provinces of Tuv and Uvurkhangai lost their lives while looking after their herd in the snow storms that hit large parts of the country over the weekend, the agency said in a statement. Since Friday evening, snow and blizzards have caused icy roads and poor road visibility. The hardest-hit central Mongolia has been covered by a layer of snow up to 34 cm thick, according to the country's National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ulan Bator. (XHTV)

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Japan's nuke wastewater discharge puts global environmental morality at stake: expert

STORY: Japan's nuke wastewater discharge puts global environmental morality at stake: expert DATELINE: Sept. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Japan's coast 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BABER BILAL HAIDER, Deputy director general of National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) of Pakistan 3. various of Japan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BABER BILAL HAIDER, Deputy director general of National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) of Pakistan STORYLINE: A Pakistani expert has said that Japan's nuclear wastewater dumping poses a serious threat to the marine environment and affects the moral values of responsible environmental management shared by humanity. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BABER BILAL HAIDER, Deputy director general of National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) of Pakistan "I do not agree that you can dump anything into the sea. As a concept, it is wrong. As a moral value or the academic value we have been teaching all along to our kids in schools, un

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China's transition to low-carbon economy generates new job opportunities

STORY: China's transition to low-carbon economy generates new job opportunities DATELINE: July 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:40 LOCATION: TAIYUAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1 various of Liu Wang at work 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU WANG, Carbon accountant, Lianhe Taize (Shanxi) Environmental Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd. 3 SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU WANG, Carbon accountant, Lianhe Taize (Shanxi) Environmental Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: 32-year-old Liu Wang is a carbon accountant with a high-tech company in China's Shanxi. As one of the newly emerging green professions, carbon accounting was included into China's new edition of occupational classifications in 2022. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU WANG, Carbon accountant, Lianhe Taize (Shanxi) Environmental Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd. "Carbon emissions accounting is considered a fundamental aspect of greenhouse gas management. Through carbon accounting, basic data is provided for subsequen

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-WUJIANG RIVER-VOLUNTARY WORK-COUPLE (CN)

(230712) -- WENG'AN, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows Lu Xiyong and Ran Maoying cleaning up floating garbage on the Wujiang River in Zhucang Township of Weng'an County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 10, 2023. Lu and Ran are local villagers who grew up along the Wujiang River and got married in 1986. For decades, the couple took the initiative to clean up the floating garbage along the Wujiang River and promote environmental protection while working on ferries. Under the influence of the couple, more than ten local villagers have participated in the voluntary work of Wujiang River management and protection through the years. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-WUJIANG RIVER-VOLUNTARY WORK-COUPLE (CN)

(230712) -- WENG'AN, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lu Xiyong and Ran Maoying clean up floating garbage on the Wujiang River in Zhucang Township of Weng'an County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 11, 2023. Lu and Ran are local villagers who grew up along the Wujiang River and got married in 1986. For decades, the couple took the initiative to clean up the floating garbage along the Wujiang River and promote environmental protection while working on ferries. Under the influence of the couple, more than ten local villagers have participated in the voluntary work of Wujiang River management and protection through the years. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-WUJIANG RIVER-VOLUNTARY WORK-COUPLE (CN)

(230712) -- WENG'AN, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows Lu Xiyong and Ran Maoying cleaning up floating garbage on the Wujiang River in Zhucang Township of Weng'an County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 10, 2023. Lu and Ran are local villagers who grew up along the Wujiang River and got married in 1986. For decades, the couple took the initiative to clean up the floating garbage along the Wujiang River and promote environmental protection while working on ferries. Under the influence of the couple, more than ten local villagers have participated in the voluntary work of Wujiang River management and protection through the years. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-WUJIANG RIVER-VOLUNTARY WORK-COUPLE (CN)

(230712) -- WENG'AN, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lu Xiyong and Ran Maoying clean up floating garbage on the Wujiang River in Zhucang Township of Weng'an County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 10, 2023. Lu and Ran are local villagers who grew up along the Wujiang River and got married in 1986. For decades, the couple took the initiative to clean up the floating garbage along the Wujiang River and promote environmental protection while working on ferries. Under the influence of the couple, more than ten local villagers have participated in the voluntary work of Wujiang River management and protection through the years. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-WUJIANG RIVER-VOLUNTARY WORK-COUPLE (CN)

(230712) -- WENG'AN, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lu Xiyong and Ran Maoying pick up garbage on the roadside on their way home in Zhucang Township of Weng'an County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 10, 2023. Lu and Ran are local villagers who grew up along the Wujiang River and got married in 1986. For decades, the couple took the initiative to clean up the floating garbage along the Wujiang River and promote environmental protection while working on ferries. Under the influence of the couple, more than ten local villagers have participated in the voluntary work of Wujiang River management and protection through the years. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-WUJIANG RIVER-VOLUNTARY WORK-COUPLE (CN)

(230712) -- WENG'AN, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lu Xiyong and Ran Maoying pick up garbage on the shore of the Wujiang River in Zhucang Township of Weng'an County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 11, 2023. Lu and Ran are local villagers who grew up along the Wujiang River and got married in 1986. For decades, the couple took the initiative to clean up the floating garbage along the Wujiang River and promote environmental protection while working on ferries. Under the influence of the couple, more than ten local villagers have participated in the voluntary work of Wujiang River management and protection through the years. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-WUJIANG RIVER-VOLUNTARY WORK-COUPLE (CN)

(230712) -- WENG'AN, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lu Xiyong and Ran Maoying clean up floating garbage on the Wujiang River in Zhucang Township of Weng'an County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 11, 2023. Lu and Ran are local villagers who grew up along the Wujiang River and got married in 1986. For decades, the couple took the initiative to clean up the floating garbage along the Wujiang River and promote environmental protection while working on ferries. Under the influence of the couple, more than ten local villagers have participated in the voluntary work of Wujiang River management and protection through the years. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-WUJIANG RIVER-VOLUNTARY WORK-COUPLE (CN)

(230712) -- WENG'AN, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 11, 2023 shows a view of a section of the Wujiang River in Zhucang Township of Weng'an County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Lu and Ran are local villagers who grew up along the Wujiang River and got married in 1986. For decades, the couple took the initiative to clean up the floating garbage along the Wujiang River and promote environmental protection while working on ferries. Under the influence of the couple, more than ten local villagers have participated in the voluntary work of Wujiang River management and protection through the years. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-WUJIANG RIVER-VOLUNTARY WORK-COUPLE (CN)

(230712) -- WENG'AN, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lu Xiyong and Ran Maoying clean up floating garbage on the Wujiang River in Zhucang Township of Weng'an County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 10, 2023. Lu and Ran are local villagers who grew up along the Wujiang River and got married in 1986. For decades, the couple took the initiative to clean up the floating garbage along the Wujiang River and promote environmental protection while working on ferries. Under the influence of the couple, more than ten local villagers have participated in the voluntary work of Wujiang River management and protection through the years. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-WUJIANG RIVER-VOLUNTARY WORK-COUPLE (CN)

(230712) -- WENG'AN, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lu Xiyong and Ran Maoying talk with local villagers about environmental protection by the Wujiang River in Zhucang Township of Weng'an County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 11, 2023. Lu and Ran are local villagers who grew up along the Wujiang River and got married in 1986. For decades, the couple took the initiative to clean up the floating garbage along the Wujiang River and promote environmental protection while working on ferries. Under the influence of the couple, more than ten local villagers have participated in the voluntary work of Wujiang River management and protection through the years. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-WUJIANG RIVER-VOLUNTARY WORK-COUPLE (CN)

(230712) -- WENG'AN, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lu Xiyong and Ran Maoying head for the Wujiang River in Zhucang Township of Weng'an County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 11, 2023. Lu and Ran are local villagers who grew up along the Wujiang River and got married in 1986. For decades, the couple took the initiative to clean up the floating garbage along the Wujiang River and promote environmental protection while working on ferries. Under the influence of the couple, more than ten local villagers have participated in the voluntary work of Wujiang River management and protection through the years. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-GREEN DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230710) -- YIBIN, July 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 30, 2023 shows a scene at the bamboo island in Jiang'an County of Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Located on the Yangtze River, bamboo island consists of an afforested area of 2.6 square kilometers, a loop of 3.5 kilometers, a waterside walkway of 4.5 kilometers, as well as a bamboo museum, a skywalk, an amusement park and other supporting facilities. Yibin, where the rivers of Jinsha and Minjiang converge into the Yangtze River, is known as the first city on the Yangtze River. Taking ecological conservation as its priority, Yibin has made every effort in pursuing green development in recent years. The city has implemented comprehensive and systematic environmental management on the Yangtze River, achieved continuous progress, and gradually improved the layout of new energy and new material industries. It has persisted in pursuing a green, low-carbon, and circular economic system and an environmentally-friendly lifestyle. (Xinhua

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CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-GREEN DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230710) -- YIBIN, July 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 30, 2023 shows the scenery of Shunan Bamboo Sea scenic spot in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Yibin, where the rivers of Jinsha and Minjiang converge into the Yangtze River, is known as the first city on the Yangtze River. Taking ecological conservation as its priority, Yibin has made every effort in pursuing green development in recent years. The city has implemented comprehensive and systematic environmental management on the Yangtze River, achieved continuous progress, and gradually improved the layout of new energy and new material industries. It has persisted in pursuing a green, low-carbon, and circular economic system and an environmentally-friendly lifestyle. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)