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Researchers Release Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer Snow Cover Extent Product over China
Based on Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) surface reflectance data, a research team from the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources of the Chinese Academy of Sciences produced a new MODIS SCE product from 2000 to 2020 over China, which is committed to addressing currently known pro...
2022-05-31 -
Chinese Scientists to Create 3D Map of Glaciers on Mount Qomolangma, Share It Globally
As a month-long comprehensive scientific expedition to Mount Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest, has drawn to an end, Chinese glaciologist Kang Shichang - who led a glacier and pollutant research group as part of the expedition - said that they will form a 3D digital map of the glaciers on Mount Qomolangma base...
2022-05-27 -
Study Reveals How Alpine Grasslands Respond to Climate Change and Anthropogenic Impacts
A research team from the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources of the Chinese Academy of Sciences examined the dual effects of climate change and human activities by correlation analyses of data from 87 meteorological stations and economic statistical data of the QTP.
2022-05-26 -
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Microplastics Threaten Typical Remote Cryospheric Regions
A research team from the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environmental and Resources of the Chinese Academy of Sciences conducted a series studies on the features and their potential impacts of microplastics in the typical cryospheric regions.
2022-05-19 -
Eight Days on World's Highest Peak
2022-05-19 -
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Vegetation Biomass Affects Soil Microbial Distribution and Assembly in Alpine Permafrost Regions
A research team from the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environmental and Resources of the Chinese Academy of Sciences conducted a study at the long-term observation site of alpine ecosystems in the permafrost region of the Shule River headwater on the northeastern margin of the QTP.
2022-05-07