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Fishermen row a boat in the algae-filled Chaohu Lake in Hefei, Anhui province, June 19, 2009. The country has invested 51 billion yuan ($7.4 billion) towards the construction of 2, 712 projects for the treatment of eight rivers and lakes including Huaihe River, Haihe River, Liaohe River, Chaohu Lake, Dianchi Lake, Songhua River, the Three Gorges region of the Yangtze River and its upstream area, Xinhua News Agency reported. REUTERS/Jianan Yu (CHINA ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY BUSINESS IMAGES OF THE DAY) FOR BEST QUALITY IMAGE ALSO SEE: GM1E57T19EY01
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This print captures the serene yet alarming scene of fishermen rowing their boat through the algae-filled Chaohu Lake in Hefei, Anhui province. The image serves as a stark reminder of the environmental challenges faced by China and its ongoing efforts to combat pollution. In June 2009, it was reported that China had invested a staggering 51 billion yuan ($7.4 billion) towards the construction of over 2,700 projects aimed at treating eight major rivers and lakes across the country. These bodies of water included Huaihe River, Haihe River, Liaohe River, Chaohu Lake, Dianchi Lake, Songhua River, Three Gorges region of Yangtze River and its upstream area. The scale of this investment highlights the gravity of the pollution problem in China's waters. Algae blooms like those seen in Chaohu Lake are often caused by excessive nutrient runoff from agriculture and industry. This not only poses a threat to aquatic life but also affects local communities who rely on these water sources for fishing or recreational activities. While this photograph showcases an unfortunate reality for many Chinese fishermen navigating polluted waters, it also symbolizes hope for change. It reminds us that significant steps have been taken to address these issues and restore these vital ecosystems back to health. Through continued dedication and investment in environmental protection initiatives like those captured here on Chaohu Lake, there is optimism that future generations will be able to enjoy cleaner waters and thriving aquatic habitats once again.
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