Central inspection report says pollution and illegal activity causing serious damage to the two lakes connecting to the Yangtze, Asia's longest river Departments concerned admonished for not fully ...

This vast river – the biggest in Asia and third longest in the world – is also hugely important because of the variety of animals and plants living in or around it. But that wildlife has been ...

The Three Gorges Dam in China is a structure so huge that it controls one of the world's most powerful rivers—and even ...

Wetlands in the Middle Yangtze River Basin (MYRB) are facing significant ecological challenges due to climate change and ...

Thanks to sustained conservation efforts, sightings of finless porpoises along the Yangtze river have grown increasingly frequent. The population has rebounded historically, rising steadily to 1,249 ...

As the first town along the Yangtze River's entry into Hunan province, Dongshan township exemplifies how balancing nature and economic development can forge a sustainable, prosperous future for ...

The reservoir in central China, considered the largest dam in the world, allows water from the Yangtze River to flow to the ... impacts on ecosystems, pollution, rise of waterborne diseases ...

Heavy shipping traffic, overfishing, and water pollution have also plagued Yangtze River waters and taken a heavy toll on these aquatic behemoths. The species is highly sensitive to increased ...

The Yangtze river’s finless porpoise is one of the very few porpoises (relatives of dolphins and whales) that live in fresh water. Its small size and cute 'smile' make it much loved in China and ...