How China’s Flood-Proof Mega Cities Work | Earth Explained!
⏯ 📺 How to Turn Sea Water Into Fresh Water Without Pollution:
China is facing a host of water-related problems, especially in rapidly growing urban areas. But an innovative new concept known as the Sponge City is trying to tackle the issue. By carefully managing rain and wastewater, it aims to fight water pollution, scarcity, and flooding.
China has chosen 30 key trial locations, including Haikou and Jinhua. But is it really possible to meet the water demands of megacities like Shenzhen? And, if so, could Sponge Cities be the future of urban water management?
There are alternative ways to manage scarce water resources, including techniques like desalination. Learn more in our video: And subscribe to our channel to make sure you never miss an episode!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro: Droughts & Floods in China: Green Revolution
01:19 Rapid Urbanization in China: Challenges
02:15 Sponge Cities Explained
03:07 Kongijan Yu: The Concept of Sponge Cities
04:14 Haikou, Hainan: An Example
04:43 Shenzhen: History
05:49 Water Scarcity Problems in Shezhen (Dongjiang River Drought)
06:27 Shenzhen Sponge City
Outro: A look into the future
*** Sources ***
1. United Nations: China - President Addresses United Nations General Debate, 76th Session (English)
2. Urbanization in China 1980-2021:
3. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health:
4. Our Cities | Timelapse in Google Earth:
5. Sponge city practice in China: A review of construction, assessment, operational and maintenance - School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China:
6. Ideas On Design: Kongjian Yu - Big Feet Revolution:
7. Turenscape - Meishe River Greenway and Fengxiang Park:
8. CGTN - Dongjiang River water, Hong Kong’s lifeblood:
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