Diana XuThe White Death (1-2)Hi there! This is the first and second part of the fiction I wrote to raise awareness of the devastating impact of oceanic pollution on…Nov 11, 2018Nov 11, 2018
Diana XuSeparate but Unequal: How Pollution Has Led to Today’s Greatest Ethical ChallengeMy hometown Xiamen, a coastal city in Southeastern China, is known as “The Garden on the Sea” for its large green spaces, today attracting…Nov 4, 2018Nov 4, 2018
Diana XuFlora in Xiamen Part IILast time I have talked about two flower species — triangle plums and “firecrackers” — among the flora in Xiamen. For this article, I would…Jun 11, 2018Jun 11, 2018
Diana XuFlora in Xiamen Part I“Garden city”, among all the nicknames of Xiamen city, is probably the most literal one. Clusters of greenery thrive among high-rise…May 22, 2018May 22, 2018
Diana XuA Third Way: Urban Development without Flooding our CitiesFlooding is happening more and more frequently in cities around the world — even cities that used to be resilient to flooding could hardly…Nov 5, 2017Nov 5, 2017
Diana XuEnding Poverty: Absolute Issue with Absolute HopeHere are a few thoughts of ending poverty after reading The End of Poverty by Jeffrey Sachs. Feel free to have any discussions with me!Jul 19, 2017Jul 19, 2017
Diana XuMangroves, the Coastal Protecting Red Forests of XiamenRooted in the mudflat between the land and the sea, mangroves have many unique features and are called “red forests” in Chinese, since…Jun 4, 2017Jun 4, 2017
Diana XuSave Yundang LakeYundang Lake has always been a popular topic among Xiamen citizens. Turned from a wharf of the open sea to an inner salt water lake in…May 14, 2017May 14, 2017
Diana XuRegaining the White ColorHello! I am Diana Xu, a high school student from Xiamen, China. I am concerned about environmental conservation and wildlife protection…May 2, 2017May 2, 2017