From mountains and hills to plateaus and plains, land is life. It provides oxygen and acts as an essential carbon sink that regulates the planet's temperature and absorbs its carbon emissions. Yet unsustainable use is putting these vital ecosystems at risk. See what can be done:

'Aerial herders' take off on Qinghai's plateau pastures At the foot of snow-capped mountains, on the vast grassland, a drone is on a herding mission. In Domkog township, Maqen county, Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, herdsman Gongpo Tsering began using a drone to herd livestock this year. With an aerial view, he can quickly track the movements of his yak herd. The buzzing sound of the drone also helps drive the yaks down from the mountains. Once dependent on horseback to patrol the pastures, he now relies on technology to guard his livestock, making his work and daily life more efficient and convenient.

Demand for energy in the US plateaued after 2000. It’s over determined, but perhaps this was because we didn’t have a good use for more energy. AI training/inference means there is always a marginal use for more power. The marginal megawatt is now more intelligence

What is it like to spend a day as a beekeeper on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau? At a bee culture and eco-experience park in Shannan, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, a Russian visitor tries the craft firsthand and samples freshly harvested plateau honey — discovering the sweet side of Xizang's high-altitude landscape.

A tourism train highlighting the cultural charm and stunning natural beauty of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has recently begun service, connecting northwest China’s Qinghai and Xizang in southwest China. Equipped with oxygen supplies, shower facilities, and recreation areas, it ensures a comfortable ride as passengers take in the plateau's awe-inspiring landscapes.