China's coal-fired economy exacerbates nation's water shortage

At first glance, Daliuta in northern China appears to have a river running through it. But a closer look reveals the stretch of water in the town centre is a pond, dammed at both ends. Beyond the barriers, the Wulanmulun's bed is dry.

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