Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the successful efforts in desertification control and ecological restoration in Uxin Banner, Ordos City, Inner Mongolia, showcasing the transformation from desert to green land through community engagement and technological advancements [1][2][3]. Group 1: Desertification Control Efforts - Uxin Banner has achieved an 80% governance rate of the Maowusu Sandy Land, with a significant increase in forest coverage from 2.6% in the 1950s to 32.92% currently [1][3]. - The local community, inspired by past leaders, continues to implement effective sand control measures, including planting and maintaining vegetation [2][3]. Group 2: Technological Innovations - Advanced technologies such as drone seeding and mechanized planting are being widely adopted to enhance the efficiency and quality of desertification control [4][6]. - The Uxin Banner Forestry and Grassland Bureau aims to increase the mechanization rate and promote effective governance models, targeting a forest coverage of over 35% by 2030 [6]. Group 3: Green Industry Development - The establishment of a biomass pellet factory in Ulan Shibatai Village has led to increased income for local residents, with per capita disposable income rising from 12,000 yuan in 2018 to 30,000 yuan by 2024 [7]. - The development of green industries, including the cultivation of jujube trees and medicinal herbs, is contributing to the economic prosperity of the region while promoting ecological sustainability [8].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the successful efforts in desertification control and ecological restoration in Uxin Banner, Ordos City, Inner Mongolia, showcasing the transformation from desert to green land through community engagement and technological advancements [1][2][3]. Group 1: Desertification Control Efforts - Uxin Banner has increased its forest coverage from 2.6% in the 1950s to 32.92% currently, with vegetation coverage exceeding 80% [1]. - The governance rate of the Maowusu Sandy Land in Uxin Banner has reached 80%, with ongoing efforts to consolidate and expand these achievements [2][3]. Group 2: Technological Innovations - Advanced technologies such as drone seeding and mechanized planting are being widely adopted to enhance the efficiency and quality of desertification control [3][4]. - The Uxin Banner Forestry and Grassland Bureau aims to increase the mechanization rate and the application of forestry technology, targeting a forest coverage of over 35% and vegetation coverage of 85% by 2030 [4][5]. Group 3: Economic Development through Green Industries - The establishment of a biomass pellet factory in Ulan Shabatai Village has led to a significant increase in per capita disposable income from 12,000 yuan in 2018 to 30,000 yuan by 2024 [5]. - The development of green industries, including biomass fuel, wood products, and ecological agriculture, is creating a sustainable economic model that benefits local communities [5][6]. Group 4: Community Engagement and Legacy - The legacy of previous generations of desertification fighters continues to inspire current efforts, with community members actively participating in restoration projects [2][3]. - Initiatives like the "Iron Girl" volunteer service team are fostering a culture of environmental stewardship among the youth [2].

Group 1 - The article highlights the transformation of desert areas in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, through the integration of a full industrial chain involving "forage planting - feed processing - resource development - ecological restoration" [1][2] - The establishment of a modern feed processing plant has enabled the conversion of 70% of previously wasted branches from the Caragana plant into high-nutrition pellet feed, producing over 10,000 tons annually and generating an additional income of 100,000 yuan for local collective economies [1][2] - The use of Caragana pellet feed has significantly reduced feeding costs for livestock, with one farmer reporting savings of 1,000 yuan per cow, leading to substantial overall cost reductions for larger herds [2] Group 2 - The biomass pellet factory in Uxin Banner is producing clean fuel from various waste biomass materials, with a burning value comparable to coal, facilitating the supply to surrounding cities [2] - The value chain of shrub resources in the Kubuqi Desert is expanding, with products like willow branches being transformed into clean fuel and Caragana being processed into high-quality forage, addressing feed shortages in the livestock industry [2][3] - The local government has initiated a seedling cultivation project, with an area of 156,500 acres and a production of 997 million seedlings, effectively meeting the demand for key ecological projects and providing economic benefits to local farmers [3]

Core Viewpoint - The tobacco industry in Ji'an, Jiangxi Province, is transitioning from traditional coal-based drying methods to a green biomass energy approach, significantly improving both ecological and economic outcomes for local farmers [1][2][3] Group 1: Industry Challenges - Traditional coal-fired drying methods have high energy consumption, pollution, and inefficiency, with over 60% of high-quality tobacco leaves produced [2] - Thousands of coal-fired drying houses consume over tens of thousands of tons of coal annually, leading to significant emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides [2] Group 2: Innovative Solutions - In 2019, Ji'an Tobacco prioritized "green drying" and initiated a pilot project using biomass pellet fuel made from agricultural waste, which has a 15% higher calorific value than coal and nearly zero sulfur content [2] - The first two pilot drying houses showed a significant reduction in costs and a 90% decrease in pollutant emissions, prompting farmers to adopt the new technology [2] Group 3: Technological Advancements - The use of biomass fuel allows for stable combustion and precise temperature control within ±1°C, enhancing the quality of tobacco leaves [2] - Collaboration with research institutions has led to breakthroughs in drying technology, with plans for 100% conversion of drying houses to the new system by 2024 [2] Group 4: Ecological and Economic Benefits - The shift to green drying is expected to replace approximately 15,000 tons of coal annually, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by about 40,000 tons, equivalent to planting 2 million trees [3] - By 2024, the proportion of high-quality tobacco is projected to reach over 75%, with average farmer income exceeding 5,000 yuan per mu, marking a significant increase from traditional methods [3] - The improved quality of tobacco leaves has made them highly sought after in high-end markets, contributing to an annual output value close to 200 million yuan [3]