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Serial Features——Thirsty Planet

Country：America

Category：Engineering

Added：2006

Duration：6×30 mins

About this feature：

For millions of years water has been the most important resource for human subsistence. Without water, we won't live long. But these days, water has become a most expensive commodity. It's the result of the cities becoming bigger and bigger. Meanwhile, water is used improperly and extravagantly in our daily life. Fierce fights for water have never stopped. What should we do to save our thirsty planet?