China's 'Mother River' is getting a health makeover! 🌍 The Yellow River Basin, home to 12% of the country's population and 17% of its farmland, has seen significant water quality improvements thanks to new eco-friendly strategies, experts revealed this week.
🚨 Why it matters: This river isn't just about clean water—it's the lifeline for grain production, energy security, and cultural heritage dating back 5,000 years!
Associate Professor Xia Lu from Renmin University told CGTN: 'Through tackling industrial waste, farm runoff, and urban pollution, we're seeing real change.' 💬 The cleanup drive comes as Chinese leaders prioritize green development in their national rejuvenation plans.
🔧 How they're doing it: ✅ High-tech water recycling systems ✅ Eco-upgrades for coal/chemical industries ✅ Cross-region environmental teamwork ✅ New wetland protection zones
Fun fact: The Yellow River stretches longer than the distance from New York to LA—twice! 📏 At 5,464 km, it's China's second-longest waterway.
🌱 What's next? Authorities aim to balance economic growth with sustainability, transforming the basin into a model of eco-friendly development. As Xia puts it: 'We're treating the environment and economy as one living system.'
