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The Three Gorges Dam in China is the largest hydroelectric dam on Earth, holding back a massive reservoir along the Yangtze River. Due to the sheer volume of water it displaces—tens of billions of tons—it has a small but measurable effect on the planet itself. When the reservoir fills, the water spreads over land at a higher elevation, slightly increasing Earth’s moment of inertia—its resistance to rotational movement. Similar to how a figure skater slows down when extending their arms, this red

Mongolian wild donkeys were spotted in significant numbers on the Urad Grassland of north China's Inner Mongolia. The rare species is under China's highest level of state protection. #AmazingChina #InnerMongolia #MongolianWildDonkeys #wildlife | China Xinhua News

In recent years, China has made significant progress in protecting rare and endangered wildlife and their habitats. With measures such as returning to nature and artificial breeding, China has successfully protected 90 percent of the typical terrestrial ecosystems. This #EarthDay, let's follow China's example and do our part to protect our lovely "neighbors" and make our planet a more diverse, thriving home. | CGTN