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  • CHINA. Beijing. Migrant workers outside Beijing West Train Station. 2007.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A young couple outside of Beijing West Train Station. 2007.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. Scene from Beijing West Train Station. 2007.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. Migrant workers outside Beijing West Train Station. 2007.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. People carrying their belongings in Beijing West Train Station. 2007.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A man sleeping inside Beijing West Train Station. 2007.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. Scene from Beijing West Train Station. 2007.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. Scene from Beijing West Train Station. 2007.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. Scene from Beijing West Train Station. 2007.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. Migrant workers and travellers outside of Beijing West Train Station. 2007.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. Migrant workers outside Beijing West Train Station. 2007.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. Man sleeping outide of Beijing West Train Station. 2007.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. Migrant workers outside Beijing West Train Station. 2007.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. Migrant workers outside Beijing West Train Station. 2007.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. Passengers waiting inside Beijing West Train Station. 2007.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. Scene from Beijing West Train Station. 2007.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. Scene from Beijing West Train Station. 2007.
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  • CHINA. Gansu Province. Dunhuang. a woman walks past a dried-up river bed. Desertification is the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture. 41 % of China's landmass in classified as arid or desert. Innapropriate farming methods and overcultivation have contributed to the spreading of deserts in China in recent years. The desert has even encroached upon the capital, Beijing, which is bombarded by sandstorms each spring.
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  • SPAIN. Cadiz. Streetscene. 2006
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  • SPAIN. Cadiz. Woman standing at a bus stop. 2006
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A bicycle chained to a fence. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A young boy looks out of a car window in the shopping district of Xinjiekou . 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A bicycle standing against a fence. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. Mans feet hanging out of a truck. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A car sits in a parking lot, covered in dust, sand and fine particulate matter as a result of prolonged exposure to Beijing’s air. In 2005, Beijing was dubbed the world’s most polluted capital for the quality of it’s air. Poor air quality has been cause by increased construction and development linked to China’s recent rapid growth.  Daily levels of chemicals and fine particulate matter in Beijing’s air are on average twice that of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe levels. In May 2008, on one day alone, levels peaked at nearly 10 times the WHO’s recommended levels. Causing major health problems to regular citizens, Beijing’s air quality is one of he most serious health issues in China today. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A car sits in a parking lot, covered in dust, sand and fine particulate matter as a result of prolonged exposure to Beijing’s air. In 2005, Beijing was dubbed the world’s most polluted capital for the quality of it’s air. Poor air quality has been cause by increased construction and development linked to China’s recent rapid growth.  Daily levels of chemicals and fine particulate matter in Beijing’s air are on average twice that of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe levels. In May 2008, on one day alone, levels peaked at nearly 10 times the WHO’s recommended levels. Causing major health problems to regular citizens, Beijing’s air quality is one of he most serious health issues in China today. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A car sits in a parking lot, covered in dust, sand and fine particulate matter as a result of prolonged exposure to Beijing’s air. In 2005, Beijing was dubbed the world’s most polluted capital for the quality of it’s air. Poor air quality has been cause by increased construction and development linked to China’s recent rapid growth.  Daily levels of chemicals and fine particulate matter in Beijing’s air are on average twice that of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe levels. In May 2008, on one day alone, levels peaked at nearly 10 times the WHO’s recommended levels. Causing major health problems to regular citizens, Beijing’s air quality is one of he most serious health issues in China today. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A car sits in a parking lot, covered in dust, sand and fine particulate matter as a result of prolonged exposure to Beijing’s air. In 2005, Beijing was dubbed the world’s most polluted capital for the quality of it’s air. Poor air quality has been cause by increased construction and development linked to China’s recent rapid growth.  Daily levels of chemicals and fine particulate matter in Beijing’s air are on average twice that of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe levels. In May 2008, on one day alone, levels peaked at nearly 10 times the WHO’s recommended levels. Causing major health problems to regular citizens, Beijing’s air quality is one of he most serious health issues in China today. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A car sits in a parking lot, covered in dust, sand and fine particulate matter as a result of prolonged exposure to Beijing’s air. In 2005, Beijing was dubbed the world’s most polluted capital for the quality of it’s air. Poor air quality has been cause by increased construction and development linked to China’s recent rapid growth.  Daily levels of chemicals and fine particulate matter in Beijing’s air are on average twice that of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe levels. In May 2008, on one day alone, levels peaked at nearly 10 times the WHO’s recommended levels. Causing major health problems to regular citizens, Beijing’s air quality is one of he most serious health issues in China today. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A car sits in a parking lot, covered in dust, sand and fine particulate matter as a result of prolonged exposure to Beijing’s air. In 2005, Beijing was dubbed the world’s most polluted capital for the quality of it’s air. Poor air quality has been cause by increased construction and development linked to China’s recent rapid growth.  Daily levels of chemicals and fine particulate matter in Beijing’s air are on average twice that of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe levels. In May 2008, on one day alone, levels peaked at nearly 10 times the WHO’s recommended levels. Causing major health problems to regular citizens, Beijing’s air quality is one of he most serious health issues in China today. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A car sits in a parking lot, covered in dust, sand and fine particulate matter as a result of prolonged exposure to Beijing’s air. In 2005, Beijing was dubbed the world’s most polluted capital for the quality of it’s air. Poor air quality has been cause by increased construction and development linked to China’s recent rapid growth.  Daily levels of chemicals and fine particulate matter in Beijing’s air are on average twice that of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe levels. In May 2008, on one day alone, levels peaked at nearly 10 times the WHO’s recommended levels. Causing major health problems to regular citizens, Beijing’s air quality is one of he most serious health issues in China today. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A car sits in a parking lot, covered in dust, sand and fine particulate matter as a result of prolonged exposure to Beijing’s air. In 2005, Beijing was dubbed the world’s most polluted capital for the quality of it’s air. Poor air quality has been cause by increased construction and development linked to China’s recent rapid growth.  Daily levels of chemicals and fine particulate matter in Beijing’s air are on average twice that of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe levels. In May 2008, on one day alone, levels peaked at nearly 10 times the WHO’s recommended levels. Causing major health problems to regular citizens, Beijing’s air quality is one of he most serious health issues in China today. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A car sits in a parking lot, covered in dust, sand and fine particulate matter as a result of prolonged exposure to Beijing’s air. In 2005, Beijing was dubbed the world’s most polluted capital for the quality of it’s air. Poor air quality has been cause by increased construction and development linked to China’s recent rapid growth.  Daily levels of chemicals and fine particulate matter in Beijing’s air are on average twice that of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe levels. In May 2008, on one day alone, levels peaked at nearly 10 times the WHO’s recommended levels. Causing major health problems to regular citizens, Beijing’s air quality is one of he most serious health issues in China today. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A car sits in a parking lot, covered in dust, sand and fine particulate matter as a result of prolonged exposure to Beijing’s air. In 2005, Beijing was dubbed the world’s most polluted capital for the quality of it’s air. Poor air quality has been cause by increased construction and development linked to China’s recent rapid growth.  Daily levels of chemicals and fine particulate matter in Beijing’s air are on average twice that of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe levels. In May 2008, on one day alone, levels peaked at nearly 10 times the WHO’s recommended levels. Causing major health problems to regular citizens, Beijing’s air quality is one of he most serious health issues in China today. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A car sits in a parking lot, covered in dust, sand and fine particulate matter as a result of prolonged exposure to Beijing’s air. In 2005, Beijing was dubbed the world’s most polluted capital for the quality of it’s air. Poor air quality has been cause by increased construction and development linked to China’s recent rapid growth.  Daily levels of chemicals and fine particulate matter in Beijing’s air are on average twice that of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe levels. In May 2008, on one day alone, levels peaked at nearly 10 times the WHO’s recommended levels. Causing major health problems to regular citizens, Beijing’s air quality is one of he most serious health issues in China today. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A car sits in a parking lot, covered in dust, sand and fine particulate matter as a result of prolonged exposure to Beijing’s air. In 2005, Beijing was dubbed the world’s most polluted capital for the quality of it’s air. Poor air quality has been cause by increased construction and development linked to China’s recent rapid growth.  Daily levels of chemicals and fine particulate matter in Beijing’s air are on average twice that of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe levels. In May 2008, on one day alone, levels peaked at nearly 10 times the WHO’s recommended levels. Causing major health problems to regular citizens, Beijing’s air quality is one of he most serious health issues in China today. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A car sits in a parking lot, covered in dust, sand and fine particulate matter as a result of prolonged exposure to Beijing’s air. In 2005, Beijing was dubbed the world’s most polluted capital for the quality of it’s air. Poor air quality has been cause by increased construction and development linked to China’s recent rapid growth.  Daily levels of chemicals and fine particulate matter in Beijing’s air are on average twice that of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe levels. In May 2008, on one day alone, levels peaked at nearly 10 times the WHO’s recommended levels. Causing major health problems to regular citizens, Beijing’s air quality is one of he most serious health issues in China today. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A car sits in a parking lot, covered in dust, sand and fine particulate matter as a result of prolonged exposure to Beijing’s air. In 2005, Beijing was dubbed the world’s most polluted capital for the quality of it’s air. Poor air quality has been cause by increased construction and development linked to China’s recent rapid growth.  Daily levels of chemicals and fine particulate matter in Beijing’s air are on average twice that of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe levels. In May 2008, on one day alone, levels peaked at nearly 10 times the WHO’s recommended levels. Causing major health problems to regular citizens, Beijing’s air quality is one of he most serious health issues in China today. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A car sits in a parking lot, covered in dust, sand and fine particulate matter as a result of prolonged exposure to Beijing’s air. In 2005, Beijing was dubbed the world’s most polluted capital for the quality of it’s air. Poor air quality has been cause by increased construction and development linked to China’s recent rapid growth.  Daily levels of chemicals and fine particulate matter in Beijing’s air are on average twice that of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe levels. In May 2008, on one day alone, levels peaked at nearly 10 times the WHO’s recommended levels. Causing major health problems to regular citizens, Beijing’s air quality is one of he most serious health issues in China today. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A car sits in a parking lot, covered in dust, sand and fine particulate matter as a result of prolonged exposure to Beijing’s air. In 2005, Beijing was dubbed the world’s most polluted capital for the quality of it’s air. Poor air quality has been cause by increased construction and development linked to China’s recent rapid growth.  Daily levels of chemicals and fine particulate matter in Beijing’s air are on average twice that of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe levels. In May 2008, on one day alone, levels peaked at nearly 10 times the WHO’s recommended levels. Causing major health problems to regular citizens, Beijing’s air quality is one of he most serious health issues in China today. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A car sits in a parking lot, covered in dust, sand and fine particulate matter as a result of prolonged exposure to Beijing’s air. In 2005, Beijing was dubbed the world’s most polluted capital for the quality of it’s air. Poor air quality has been cause by increased construction and development linked to China’s recent rapid growth.  Daily levels of chemicals and fine particulate matter in Beijing’s air are on average twice that of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe levels. In May 2008, on one day alone, levels peaked at nearly 10 times the WHO’s recommended levels. Causing major health problems to regular citizens, Beijing’s air quality is one of he most serious health issues in China today. 2008
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  • Beijing, China.
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  • Beijing, China.
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  • North Korea. 2009
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  • North Korea. 2009
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  • North Korea. 2009
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  • North Korea. 2009
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  • North Korea. 2009
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  • North Korea. 2009
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  • North Korea. 2009
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  • CHINA. In the Beijing subway, a teenager sports a t-shirt with a bold statement. The rise in use of English in China is evident on the streets of Beijing where store-fronts, billboards and clothes frequently sport English words and phrases. 2009
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  • CHINA.Wuzhen. The town of Wuzhen is located in the center of the six ancient towns south of Yangtze River, 10 miles north of the city of Tongxiang, Wuzhen displays a two-thousand-year history in its ancient stone bridges, stone pathways between the mottled walls and its delicate wood carvings all lying above a network of canals and small lakes. 2008
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  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. On the banks of the Yangtze. Wuhan (population 4.3 million) is a sprawling city that sits on both sides of the Yangtze River. Its trade has been inextricably linked with the Yangtze river for centuries. The Yangtze River is reported to be at its lowest level in 150 years as a result of a country-wide drought. It is China’s longest river and the third longest in the world. Originating in Tibet, the river flows for 3,964 miles (6,380km) through central China into the East China Sea at Shanghai.  2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A young man peers through a fence, trying to catch a glimpse of the new Olympic park. In recent years construction has boomed in Beijing as a result of the country’s widespread economic growth and the awarding of the 2008 Summer Olympics to the city. For Beijing’s residents however, it seems as their city is continually under construction with old neighborhoods regularly being razed and new apartments, office blocks and sports venues appearing in their place. A new Beijing has been promised to the people to act as a showcase to the world for the ‘new’ China. Beijing’s residents have been waiting for this promised change for years and are still waiting, asking the question “Where’s the new Beijing?!”. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. Members of the public peer through and over over a fence, trying to catch a glimpse of the new Qianmen shopping district. In recent years construction has boomed in Beijing as a result of the country’s widespread economic growth and the awarding of the 2008 Summer Olympics to the city. For Beijing’s residents however, it seems as their city is continually under construction with old neighborhoods regularly being razed and new apartments, office blocks and sports venues appearing in their place. A new Beijing has been promised to the people to act as a showcase to the world for the ‘new’ China. Beijing’s residents have been waiting for this promised change for years and are still waiting, asking the question “Where’s the new Beijing?!”. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. People peer through a fence, trying to catch a glimpse of the new Qianmen shopping district. In recent years construction has boomed in Beijing as a result of the country’s widespread economic growth and the awarding of the 2008 Summer Olympics to the city. For Beijing’s residents however, it seems as their city is continually under construction with old neighborhoods regularly being razed and new apartments, office blocks and sports venues appearing in their place. A new Beijing has been promised to the people to act as a showcase to the world for the ‘new’ China. Beijing’s residents have been waiting for this promised change for years and are still waiting, asking the question “Where’s the new Beijing?!”. 2008
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  • CHINA. Shanghai. Tourists near the Bund. Shanghai is a sprawling metropolis or 15 million people situated in south-east China. It is regarded as the country’s showcase in development and modernity in modern China. This rapid development and modernization, never seen before on such a scale has however spawned countless environmental and social problems. 2008
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  • CHINA. Shanghai. A boat passes by the famous PuDong skyline. Shanghai is a sprawling metropolis or 15 million people situated in south-east China. It is regarded as the country’s showcase in development and modernity in modern China. This rapid development and modernization, never seen before on such a scale has however spawned countless environmental and social problems. 2008
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  • CHINA. Shanghai. A view of the famous Pudong skyline at night. Shanghai is a sprawling metropolis or 15 million people situated in south-east China. It is regarded as the country’s showcase in development and modernity in modern China. This rapid development and modernization, never seen before on such a scale has however spawned countless environmental and social problems. 2008
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  • CHINA. Shanghai. A night view of the HuangPo River and the Pudong syline. Shanghai is a sprawling metropolis or 15 million people situated in south-east China. It is regarded as the country’s showcase in development and modernity in modern China. This rapid development and modernization, never seen before on such a scale has however spawned countless environmental and social problems. 2008
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  • CHINA. Shanghai. In the Bund Sightseeing tunnel that runs underneath the Huangpu River from the Bund to Pudong. 2008.
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  • CHINA. Shanghai. In the Bund Sightseeing tunnel that runs underneath the Huangpu River from the Bund to Pudong. 2008.
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  • A pair of shoes lying in dry farmland in Hebei Province, China. Desertification is the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture. 41 % of China's landmass in classified as arid or desert. Inappropriate farming methods and over cultivation have contributed to the spreading of deserts in China in recent years.
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  • A woman on the beach in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province. Major coastal developments have been one of the major causes of mangrove loss. Over the past century, the world has lost over 50% of its coastal mangroves. They have been cleared mainly to make way for commercial shrimp and fish farms. The unique trees which live in salt water are valued for the ability to protect shorelines and are home to a diverse array of flora and fauna. 2010
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  • Coastal developments for industry have contributed to the disappearance of magroves in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province. Over the past century, the world has lost over 50% of its coastal mangroves. They have been cleared mainly to make way for commercial shrimp and fish farms. The unique trees which live in salt water are valued for the ability to protect shorelines and are home to a diverse array of flora and fauna. 2010
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  • A man paddles a boat used for collecting rubbish in the Xixi wetlands which lie in the west of the city of Hangzhou. This is China's 'first national wetland park,' dubbed as such to act as a role model to all other wetlands in China and to supposedly show how to effectively manage and restore wetlands, notably urban wetlands. Zhejiang Province. China. 2010
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  • Inside the "Living Water Garden" in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. The garden is a park aimed at highlighting the importance of the relationship between man and water. 2010
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  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A view of Wuhan from The Yellow Crane Tower which looks over the Yangtze and the city of Wuhan.Wuhan (population 4.3 million) is a sprawling city that sits on both sides of the Yangtze River.  2008.
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  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A man and his grandchild at an area where the elderly gather for morning activities. Wuhan (population 4.3 million) is a sprawling city that sits on both sides of the Yangtze River.  2008.
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  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. Shipping along the Yangtze River. Wuhan (population 4.3 million) is a sprawling city that sits on both sides of the Yangtze River. Its trade has been inextricably linked with the Yangtze river for centuries. The Yangtze River is reported to be at its lowest level in 150 years as a result of a country-wide drought. It is China's longest river and the third longest in the world. Originating in Tibet, the river flows for 3,964 miles (6,380km) through central China into the East China Sea at Shanghai.  2008.
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  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A view of the Yangtze River. Wuhan (population 4.3 million) is a sprawling city that sits on both sides of the Yangtze River. Its trade has been inextricably linked with the Yangtze river for centuries. The Yangtze River is reported to be at its lowest level in 150 years as a result of a country-wide drought. It is China's longest river and the third longest in the world. Originating in Tibet, the river flows for 3,964 miles (6,380km) through central China into the East China Sea at Shanghai.  2008.
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  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. On the banks of the Yangtze. Wuhan (population 4.3 million) is a sprawling city that sits on both sides of the Yangtze River. Its trade has been inextricably linked with the Yangtze river for centuries. The Yangtze River is reported to be at its lowest level in 150 years as a result of a country-wide drought. It is China's longest river and the third longest in the world. Originating in Tibet, the river flows for 3,964 miles (6,380km) through central China into the East China Sea at Shanghai.  2008.
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  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A couple next to the Yangtze iver. Wuhan (population 4.3 million) is a sprawling city that sits on both sides of the Yangtze River. Its trade has been inextricably linked with the Yangtze river for centuries. The Yangtze River is reported to be at its lowest level in 150 years as a result of a country-wide drought. It is China's longest river and the third longest in the world. Originating in Tibet, the river flows for 3,964 miles (6,380km) through central China into the East China Sea at Shanghai.  2008.
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  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. Wuhan (population 4.3 million) is a sprawling city that sits on both sides of the Yangtze River. Its trade has been inextricably linked with the Yangtze river for centuries. The Yangtze River is reported to be at its lowest level in 150 years as a result of a country-wide drought. It is China's longest river and the third longest in the world. Originating in Tibet, the river flows for 3,964 miles (6,380km) through central China into the East China Sea at Shanghai.  2008.
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  • CHINA. Shanghai. A view of the famous Pudong skyline at night. Shanghai is a sprawling metropolis or 15 million people situated in south-east China. It is regarded as the country's showcase in development and modernity in modern China. This rapid development and modernization, never seen before on such a scale has however spawned countless environmental and social problems. 2008.
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  • CHINA. Shanghai. A night scene near the Bund. Shanghai is a sprawling metropolis or 15 million people situated in south-east China. It is regarded as the country's showcase in development and modernity in modern China. This rapid development and modernization, never seen before on such a scale has however spawned countless environmental and social problems. 2008.
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  • CHINA. Shanghai. In the Bund Sightseeing tunnel that runs underneath the Huangpu River from the Bund to Pudong. 2008.
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  • CHINA. Shanghai. A woman taking a picture on the Bund which is famous for its grand buildings of various architectural styles.  .2008..
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A young man peers through a fence, trying to catch a glimpse of the new Olympic park. In recent years construction has boomed in Beijing as a result of the country's widespread economic growth and the awarding of the 2008 Summer Olympics to the city. For Beijing's residents however, it seems as their city is continually under construction with old neighborhoods regularly being razed and new apartments, office blocks and sports venues appearing in their place. A new Beijing has been promised to the people to act as a showcase to the world for the 'new' China. Beijing's residents have been waiting for this promised change for years and are still waiting, asking the question "Where's the new Beijing?!". 2008.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A woman holds her baby near the 4th Ring Roag, near the new Olympic park. In recent years construction has boomed in Beijing as a result of the country's widespread economic growth and the awarding of the 2008 Summer Olympics to the city. For Beijing's residents however, it seems as their city is continually under construction with old neighborhoods regularly being razed and new apartments, office blocks and sports venues appearing in their place. A new Beijing has been promised to the people to act as a showcase to the world for the 'new' China. Beijing's residents have been waiting for this promised change for years and are still waiting, asking the question "Where's the new Beijing?!". 2008.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. Men peer through a fence, trying to catch a glimpse of the new Qianmen shopping district. In recent years construction has boomed in Beijing as a result of the country's widespread economic growth and the awarding of the 2008 Summer Olympics to the city. For Beijing's residents however, it seems as their city is continually under construction with old neighborhoods regularly being razed and new apartments, office blocks and sports venues appearing in their place. A new Beijing has been promised to the people to act as a showcase to the world for the 'new' China. Beijing's residents have been waiting for this promised change for years and are still waiting, asking the question "Where's the new Beijing?!". 2008.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A woman peers through a fence, trying to catch a glimpse of the new Beijing. In recent years construction has boomed in Beijing as a result of the country's widespread economic growth and the awarding of the 2008 Summer Olympics to the city. For Beijing's residents however, it seems as their city is continually under construction with old neighborhoods regularly being razed and new apartments, office blocks and sports venues appearing in their place. A new Beijing has been promised to the people to act as a showcase to the world for the 'new' China. Beijing's residents have been waiting for this promised change for years and are still waiting, asking the question "Where's the new Beijing?!". 2008.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. An abandoned bicycle in the street. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A potted plant and a bicycle in the street. 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A young boy looks out of a car window in the shopping district of Xinjiekou . 2008
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A street cleaners cart. 2008
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  • CHINA. Hubei Province. A man on a a boat passing through the 3 Gorges Dam.  The flooding of the three Gorges, by damming the Yangtze near the town of YiChang, has remained a controversial subject due to the negative environmental consequences and the displacement of millions of people in the flood plain. The Yangtze River however is reported to be at its lowest level in 150 years as a result of a country-wide drought. It is China's longest river and the third longest in the world. Originating in Tibet, the river flows for 3,964 miles (6,380km) through central China into the East China Sea at Shanghai.  2008.
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  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Passing through the 3 Gorges Dam.  The flooding of the three Gorges, by damming the Yangtze near the town of YiChang, has remained a controversial subject due to the negative environmental consequences and the displacement of millions of people in the flood plain. The Yangtze River however is reported to be at its lowest level in 150 years as a result of a country-wide drought. It is China's longest river and the third longest in the world. Originating in Tibet, the river flows for 3,964 miles (6,380km) through central China into the East China Sea at Shanghai.  2008.
    Three-Gorges-China-08-19-098.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. A boat passing through the 3 Gorges Dam.  The flooding of the three Gorges, by damming the Yangtze near the town of YiChang, has remained a controversial subject due to the negative environmental consequences and the displacement of millions of people in the flood plain. The Yangtze River however is reported to be at its lowest level in 150 years as a result of a country-wide drought. It is China's longest river and the third longest in the world. Originating in Tibet, the river flows for 3,964 miles (6,380km) through central China into the East China Sea at Shanghai.  2008.
    Three-Gorges-China-08-19-096.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. A view inside the 3 Gorges Dam.  The flooding of the three Gorges, by damming the Yangtze near the town of YiChang, has remained a controversial subject due to the negative environmental consequences and the displacement of millions of people in the flood plain. The Yangtze River however is reported to be at its lowest level in 150 years as a result of a country-wide drought. It is China's longest river and the third longest in the world. Originating in Tibet, the river flows for 3,964 miles (6,380km) through central China into the East China Sea at Shanghai.  2008.
    Three-Gorges-China-08-19-092.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. A boat passing through the 3 Gorges Dam.  The flooding of the three Gorges, by damming the Yangtze near the town of YiChang, has remained a controversial subject due to the negative environmental consequences and the displacement of millions of people in the flood plain. The Yangtze River however is reported to be at its lowest level in 150 years as a result of a country-wide drought. It is China's longest river and the third longest in the world. Originating in Tibet, the river flows for 3,964 miles (6,380km) through central China into the East China Sea at Shanghai.  2008.
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  • CHINA. Chongqing Province.  Tourists passing though th 3 Gorges. The flooding of the three Gorges, by damming the Yangtze near the town of YiChang, has remained a controversial subject due to the negative environmental consequences and the displacement of millions of people in the flood plain. The Yangtze River however is reported to be at its lowest level in 150 years as a result of a country-wide drought. It is China's longest river and the third longest in the world. Originating in Tibet, the river flows for 3,964 miles (6,380km) through central China into the East China Sea at Shanghai.  2008.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. Street scene in the Xidan shopping district in central Beijing. 2006.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. Shoppers in the electronic district of Zhonguancun in central Beijing. 2006.
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  • A child near a factory. Dongting Lake, Hunan Province. China. 2010
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  • A bridge underpass on Dongting Lake, Hunan Province. Dongting Lake has decreased in size in recent decades as a result of land reclamation and damming of the Yangtze. China. 2010
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  • China. 2009
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  • CHINA. Gansu Province. Dunhuang. Street scene. Desertification is the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture. 41 % of China's landmass in classified as arid or desert. Innapropriate farming methods and overcultivation have contributed to the spreading of deserts in China in recent years. The desert has even encroached upon the capital, Beijing, which is bombarded by sandstorms each spring.
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  • CHINA. Gansu Province. Dunhuang. Parched famland in an area of evere drought. Desertification is the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture. 41 % of China's landmass in classified as arid or desert. Innapropriate farming methods and overcultivation have contributed to the spreading of deserts in China in recent years. The desert has even encroached upon the capital, Beijing, which is bombarded by sandstorms each spring.
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  • CHINA. Beijing. A potted plant and a bicycle in the street. 2008
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