Core Insights - Two new species of the genus Primulina, namely Wei Quan Primulina and Hua Tian Primulina, have been discovered in the karst hills of Guangxi, China, highlighting the region's biodiversity and the significance of the karst habitat in species formation [2][3] Group 1: Discovery and Significance - The discovery was published in the international journal The Journal of Japanese Botany, contributing important information to the study of plant diversity in the karst region of Guangxi [2] - The genus Primulina is known for its high species diversity, with over 250 species globally, 85% of which are found in the karst areas of southern China, making Guangxi a modern distribution center for this genus [2][3] Group 2: Conservation Status - Both newly discovered species are critically endangered (CR), with known distribution points limited to one location each: Wei Quan Primulina in Debao County and Hua Tian Primulina in Nandan County, with very few individuals remaining in the wild [3] - Urgent conservation measures are needed, including in-situ protection and artificial cultivation, due to their fragile habitats and low population numbers [3] Group 3: Market and Research Potential - Wei Quan Primulina and Hua Tian Primulina possess high ornamental value and research potential, making them valuable genetic resources [3] - Their unique aesthetic traits provide excellent original parent material for horticultural breeding, which could help showcase the unique charm of native Chinese flowers and serve as a means to protect endangered species through industrialization [5]

胡焕彩: 美常州启新章 ◆李媛媛 孙南 2025年是绿水青山就是金山银山理念提出20周年。中央广播电视总台与 生态环境部推出20集大型系列片《绿水青山中国答卷》,选取全国20个城市拍摄 制作,常州是江苏省唯一入选的城市。 镜头下,生态绿城与万亿之城双向奔赴,青山绿水与智造之城美美与共。一 笔一画绘蓝图、一街一巷皆是景,常州以高水平保护厚植高质量发展的绿色底 色,持续推进人与自然和谐共生的现代化。 这一年,常州市生态环境质量再突破。在2024年太湖治理实现历史性突 破、水质总体达到Ⅲ类的基础上,今年以来,水生态环境质量继续稳步提升,长荡 湖水质三年跃升两个水质类别,跻身"良好"湖泊行列。42个河流断面水质均达 到或优于Ⅲ类,其中优于Ⅱ类的比率达61.9%、同比提升21.4个百分点;3条主要 入 湖河流总磷同比改善25%,其中主要入湖河流漕桥河、武进港水质达到Ⅱ类。 国考、省考断面优于Ⅲ类的比率为90%、96.1%,超额完成省定目标任务。截至11 月底,全市PM23浓度29.5微克/立方米,预计将连续4年达到国家二级标准,为有 监测记录以来的最优水平。 绘就"新图景"美丽常州入画来 2025年环太湖"昆蒙框架"实 ...

丹东市的地貌以山地和丘陵为主，森林覆盖率超65%，坐拥森林近1500万亩，在维护全省生态系统平 衡、涵养水源、保护生物多样性等方面发挥着重要作用。其中，辽宁白石砬子国家级自然保护区等重点 生态保护地作为辽东绿色生态屏障的重要组成部分，与全域森林资源形成"点面联动"的保护格局，持续 释放生态红利与安全效能。 "党的二十届四中全会审议通过的'十五五'规划建议提出，'生态系统多样性稳定性持续性不断提升'，保 护野生动物栖息地与种群多样性，是我们落实四中全会精神的具体抓手。"丹东市林业和草原发展服务 中心副主任王云龙告诉记者，近年来，丹东市各级林草部门持续对非法猎捕野生动植物等违法行为进行 打击整治，同步织密野生动物救护保障网、疫源疫病监测预警网、野生动植物保护宣传网。针对保护区 等重要生态部位，还连续多年组织野生动物专业技术人员开展兽类调查和监测工作。 （来源：辽宁日报） 转自：辽宁日报 本报记者 刘璐 一场雪后，丹东市林业和草原发展服务中心高级工程师白清泉，从布设在辽宁白石砬子国家级自然保护 区的红外相机中拷回数据，边做画面分析边向记者介绍："你们看，这是顶架的狍子、独行的豹猫、觅 食的狗獾……在一个机位观测到这 ...

但是，考察过程中也不乏警示信号。在夹金山海拔3000米处的亚高山灌丛草甸带，笔者发现了草甸退化 的标志性植物——狼毒，周边植被以沙棘等有刺灌木为主，地表草本植物大部分退化，仅在土壤湿润区 域留存少量西南水苏。 高海拔地区因其较高的生境异质性、气候多样性和较低的人类活动干扰，成为地球最重要的生物多样性 避难场所。去年7月，笔者作为志愿者参与了"第二次川渝共建乡土植物引种联合科考"，对横断山区东 部邛崃山脉的巴朗山、四姑娘山、夹金山、邓生沟等不同高山生态系统开展考察。此次经历让笔者亲身 感受到高海拔植物群落的多样性之美，也激发了对这一地区植物群落物种多样性保护工作的深入思考。 考察情况 邛崃山脉作为四川盆地与青藏高原的地理界线，平均海拔约4000米，雨泽充沛、日照充足，独特的"华 西雨屏"气候孕育了丰富的植物资源。本次考察覆盖海拔2700米至4200米的区域，包括高山草甸、常绿 暗针叶林、亚高山灌丛草甸、落叶针阔混交林等多种生境，共采集植物标本186份，收集植物繁殖材料 40余种。 巴朗山高山草甸是植物的"密集课堂"，每平方米可见10种至15种植物，主要为金脉鸢尾、马先蒿、鸭儿 芹、大戟、悬钩子、银莲花、蓼、钟花 ...

Core Insights - The recent survey of wildlife resources in the Chishui River Basin (Guizhou) has successfully identified three new amphibian species, highlighting the region's biodiversity significance [1][3]. Group 1: Research Findings - The survey, organized by the Guizhou Forestry Bureau and conducted by Guizhou Normal University and Central China Normal University, focused on key protected amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, assessing their species, numbers, distribution, habitat status, conservation status, and threats [1]. - The newly discovered species include a new species of the genus Ansonia named "Xishui Ansonia," a new species of the genus Hynobius named "Wumeng Hynobius," and a cryptic species named "Xishui Pseudohynobius" [1][3]. - The findings have been published in the international journal "Zoosystematics and Evolution," enriching the biodiversity record of Guizhou Province and underscoring the Chishui River Basin as a critical biodiversity hotspot [3]. Group 2: Ecological Significance - The Chishui River flows approximately 300 kilometers within Guizhou Province, characterized by a humid climate and diverse topography, including mountains, gorges, and forests, which provide essential habitats for many endemic and rare species [5]. - The discovery of the Xishui Ansonia, which is sensitive to environmental changes, offers valuable insights into the adaptation mechanisms, diversity origins, and evolutionary dynamics of species within the subtropical evergreen broadleaf forest ecosystem [7]. - Understanding the distribution and evolutionary history of such sensitive species can aid in assessing the potential impacts of climate change on biodiversity and inform conservation strategies for the region [7].

编辑：韩睿 "山水林田湖草沙"系统治理，乌梁素海从单纯"治湖泊"转向"治流域"。如今生态持续向好，生物多样性日 益丰富，这里已成为黄河流域重要的"候鸟天堂"。《大国江河》全媒体报道，持续推出。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The completion of the Galongla Tunnel marks a significant milestone in connecting the remote region of Motuo in Tibet, enhancing accessibility and promoting economic development in the area [4][8]. Group 1: Infrastructure Development - The Galongla Tunnel serves as a crucial passage from Bomi to Motuo, overcoming geographical challenges and harsh weather conditions [3][4]. - The construction of the Motuo highway is noted for its complexity, being characterized by the highest seismic intensity and the most diverse geological hazards in China [4][5]. - The successful completion of the highway is seen as a remarkable achievement in human transportation history and a representation of China's modernization [4]. Group 2: Economic Impact - Since the opening of the highway in 2013, Motuo's GDP has increased from less than 300 million yuan in 2012 to over 1 billion yuan in 2024, while per capita income for farmers and herders has risen from under 5,000 yuan to 25,000 yuan [8]. - The development of the tea industry in Motuo has reached a value exceeding 100 million yuan, significantly contributing to local income [10]. Group 3: Tourism Growth - Motuo is experiencing a surge in tourism, with visitor numbers projected to reach 600,000 in 2024, and a 145% increase in tourist volume during the 2025 Spring Festival compared to the previous year [12]. - The region is becoming a popular tourist destination, necessitating improvements in infrastructure and service levels to accommodate the growing influx of visitors [12][13].

研究结果显示，到本世纪末，预计将有近8000种物种面临不适宜的生存条件，包括气候变化导致的极端 高温以及人类活动导致的栖息地丧失。 以色列内盖夫本-古里安大学、英国牛津大学等机构的研究人员在学术期刊《全球变化生物学》上报告 说，城市化、农业扩张等土地利用方式变化以及其他人类活动，正在破坏动物的自然栖息地，并可能引 发大规模物种灭绝。 研究人员对近3万种哺乳动物、鸟类、爬行动物和两栖动物的生存状况进行了分析，研究了它们偏好的 栖息地环境、可承受的温度范围，以及21世纪气候变化和土地利用变化的预测情况。 新华社耶路撒冷12月18日电（记者王卓伦 冯国芮）一个国际团队日前发布的研究显示，由于气候变化 引发极端高温、人类活动挤压栖息地，到本世纪末，近8000种哺乳动物、鸟类、爬行动物和两栖动物可 能面临灭绝风险。 研究指出，非洲萨赫勒地区、巴西大片区域以及中东部分地区受影响尤为严重。地球未来可能面临物种 多样性大幅下降、生态系统遭受破坏的局面，这将对人类生存环境造成严重影响。研究人员希望采取全 球行动加强环境和自然保护，以维护生物多样性。（完） ...

Core Insights - The completion of the Galongla Tunnel marks a significant milestone in connecting the remote region of Motuo in Tibet, which has historically been isolated due to its challenging geography and climate [4][6] - The development of the Motuo highway is not only a remarkable achievement in transportation history but also a representation of China's modernization efforts [4][6] - The economic impact of the new road is evident, with the GDP of Motuo increasing from less than 300 million yuan in 2012 to over 1 billion yuan by 2024, and per capita income rising from under 5,000 yuan to 25,000 yuan [8][10] Economic Development - The construction of the Motuo highway has facilitated the transportation of local products such as stone pots, tea, and medicinal herbs to the broader market, enhancing the region's economic prospects [10] - The tea industry in Motuo has seen significant growth, with an output value exceeding 100 million yuan, benefiting local households by an average of over 5,000 yuan each [10] - The region has also improved its infrastructure, with 45 schools established by 2024, up from 10 in 2012, and comprehensive healthcare services developed [8][10] Tourism Growth - Motuo is emerging as a popular tourist destination, with visitor numbers projected to reach 600,000 in 2024, and a 145% increase in tourist volume during the 2025 Spring Festival compared to the previous year [11][12] - The region's unique geographical features, such as the Yarlung Tsangpo River and its dramatic landscapes, are attracting significant attention from tourists [11] - There is an urgent need to enhance infrastructure and service levels to accommodate the growing influx of tourists [11][12]

Core Viewpoint - Hangzhou is making significant strides in ecological civilization construction, focusing on sustainable development and environmental protection, marking a historical improvement in environmental quality during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [4][5]. Group 1: Environmental Quality Improvement - During the 14th Five-Year Plan, Hangzhou achieved a historical improvement in overall environmental quality, with PM2.5 concentrations meeting national secondary standards for five consecutive years, establishing "Hangzhou Blue" as a norm [5]. - The proportion of surface water quality at or above Class III reached 100% for four consecutive years, and the city has maintained a 100% compliance rate for drinking water sources [5]. - The forest coverage rate in Hangzhou is 65.74%, with wetland coverage at 8%, and the city has established eight national demonstration zones and three "Two Mountains" practice innovation bases [5]. Group 2: Reform and Innovation - Hangzhou is leading in multiple reforms, including expedited environmental impact assessments, facilitating fixed asset investments of approximately 245.5 billion yuan [6]. - The city has a significantly lower carbon intensity compared to provincial and national averages, with the lowest energy consumption per unit of GDP and industrial added value in the province [6]. - Digital reforms have expanded AI applications, with initiatives like "Environmental Assessment Assistant" recognized nationally, enhancing the business environment [6]. Group 3: Biodiversity Protection - Hangzhou is actively implementing the "Biodiversity Protection Strategy and Action Plan (2024-2035)", aiming for the highest biodiversity-friendly index in the province by 2024 [8]. - The city has established eight provincial biodiversity experience sites and hosted various public engagement activities to promote biodiversity awareness [8]. - The city's innovative approaches to biodiversity protection have been recognized nationally, contributing valuable experiences for broader biodiversity efforts [8].