New river regulation strategies crucial for Yellow River sustainability and safety
The article discusses how to manage the Yellow River in China's lower reaches. It looks at the river's changing geography and suggests strategies for regulating it. The researchers recommend releasing sediment first, giving the river space to meander, and improving the plateau's shape. They also suggest converting farmland to grassland and preparing for extreme floods. The current use of the river is unsustainable, so new flow paths may be needed.