ChineseToday | Ecological researcher dedicates himself to desertification control in northeast China's Liaoning

ChineseToday | Ecological researcher dedicates himself to desertification control in northeast China's Liaoning

(240601) -- SHENYANG, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lyu Linyou checks the growth of herbs at the Zhanggutai base of the sand control and utilization research institute of the Liaoning Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 30, 2024. In 2004, 24-year-old Lyu Linyou joined the former provincial institute of sandy land utilization, which is now the sand control and utilization research institute of the Liaoning Academy of Agricultural Sciences, after graduation. Initially, Lyu specialized in grass science and had no clear idea about sand control. He learned from senior colleagues and local farmers in Zhangwu County, accumulating experience and gradually becoming determined to apply his knowledge to sand control. Located on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land, Zhangwu was once plagued by sand and dust storms. Historically, 96 percent of Zhangwu County's total area was desertified land. For the ecological management of desertified grasslands, Lyu intr

Tanzania, World Bank pledge to support women in accessing, using digital technologies

STORY: Tanzania, World Bank pledge to support women in accessing, using digital technologies DATELINE: March 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE (English): NAPE NNAUYE, Tanzania's Minister of Information, Communication and Information Technology 3. various of attendees at the conference 4. various of women receiving awards for outstanding performance in ICT STORYLINE: The government of Tanzania and the World Bank on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to supporting women in accessing and using digital technologies. SOUNDBITE (English): NAPE NNAUYE, Tanzania's Minister of Information, Communication and Information Technology "There are still cultural barriers preventing women and girls from taking advantage of existing economic and social ICT (information and communications technology) opportunities. The government is pleased to see organizations and individuals promoting women's participation in technology by intr