A Tibetan dog breed is suffering because of a fickle fad in China

Urbanisation and uncontrolled breeding of Tibetan mastiffs have resulted in a surge of stray dogs.

Wang Yan

· Feb 04, 2017 · 08:30 pm

As government initiatives fail, a Tibetan village takes charge of conserving the environment

The central government has pumped in billions of yuan to conserve the Sanjiagyuan region of the Tibetan plateau, but degradation is worsening.

Wang Yan

· Dec 03, 2016 · 09:30 pm

Is the pilot national park in Tibet a golden opportunity or a big mistake?

Wildlife is flourishing in this remote area of the Tibetan plateau, but loss of local Buddhist and nomadic culture spells trouble for the future.

Wang Yan

· Dec 01, 2016 · 11:30 pm

Pollution from India and Nepal is spreading to Tibet

New research shows how haze from South Asia travels over the Himalayas, causing pollution spikes on northern slopes of Everest and central Tibet.

Wang Yan

· Sep 30, 2016 · 10:30 pm