🌍❄️ Urumqi Glacier No.1, nestled just 130 km away from Urumqi—the bustling capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region—is the closest glacier to any urban area on our planet. For over six decades, dedicated Chinese scientists have been keeping a close eye on this icy marvel. 🧑🔬🔍
But there's a looming threat: global warming. 🥵🔥 Recent studies warn that without effective protection measures, this glacier could vanish within the next 50 years. 😨⏳
Enter Wang Feiteng and his team of passionate researchers, racing against time to devise strategies to preserve this natural wonder. 🏃♂️💨 What innovative approaches are they taking, and can they succeed in safeguarding the glacier for future generations? 🏔️✨ Stay tuned as we delve into their heroic efforts to battle climate change head-on. 💪🌱
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