Caixin OnlineEnvironment Lost in an Artificial Lake Craze
10.26.2012 19:46

Lost in an Artificial Lake Craze

Artificial bodies of water are popping up in some of the driest parts of China at the behest of local governments looking to beautify landscapes
By staff reporter Liu Hongqiao and intern reporter He Linlin
 
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(Zhengzhou) -- Clouding a newly-made watery basin created for Zhengzhou's tourists are questions over whether such lakes will ultimately be viewed as mistakes or marvels. On October 18, water from the Yellow River was diverted into the capital of Henan Province as part of plans to turn the area into a lake with a 5.6 square kilometer surface area.

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