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Water in the news

Once again, the latest in water news:

Terrible flooding in Machu Picchu, Peru this week has left thousands of tourists stranded.

American helicopters have been airlifting citizens out of danger, but what will happen to Peruvian locals who are now homeless and vulnerable to the elements?

This video outlines the efforts made by the Chinese government to curb the effects of a drought that is effecting three million people in the southwest region.

Newport, Rhode Island, a popular tourist destination, suffers the same problems as many other old cities– water pollution caused by deteriorating sewage systems and urban storm runoff. Watch the video here.

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