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:
1 view
118
18
6 months ago 01:42:56 1
What Is the Future of Trade Policy?
6 months ago 00:04:06 1
David Hogg Gets Destroyed By Chinese Immigrant On Gun Control
6 months ago 00:08:54 1
Japan and Korea Showed the US Their Most Poweful Robot Army in ACTION
6 months ago 00:08:45 1
Cozy Spring Afternoon Tea Party | Planning, Recipes, Decor, Teas
6 months ago 00:03:33 1
Chunking: Learning Technique for Better Memory
6 months ago 00:11:39 1
How bad is a dirt cheap Chinese surface plate?
6 months ago 00:14:26 1
Russia SEIZES US-Controlled Land, Putin War Budget Surges, Lavrov-China Economic Pledge
6 months ago 00:05:22 1
What does a cashless future mean?
6 months ago 00:13:21 1
DESPERATION: Germany Heads To China For Money As US Demands China CUT Away Russia Trade
6 months ago 00:15:35 1
How SAFE is China Really... (Americans Shocked)
6 months ago 00:35:48 1
SCOTT RITTER: GEOPOLITISCHE REALITÄT IM SPIEGELBILD VON PUTINS WAHLSIEG
6 months ago 00:10:52 1
4 reasons why China may have 7 times more gold than declared
6 months ago 01:09:49 1
Global Influence: China’s Carrot and the US Stick
6 months ago 00:17:54 1
How Nvidia Grew From Gaming To A.I. Giant, Now Powering ChatGPT
6 months ago 00:08:24 1
What’s Inside The New China Space Station!
6 months ago 00:01:06 1
This is how drinking tea in space looks like
6 months ago 00:14:56 1
US Artillery Capabilities Fall Victim to “Profit Over Purpose,“ No Solution in Sight
6 months ago 00:09:47 1
How China Circumvent Sanctions to become global power
6 months ago 00:09:16 1
Hammond, Clarkson and May’s Iconic Moments Compilation
6 months ago 00:02:36 1
PINK GUY - KILL YOURSELF
6 months ago 00:14:33 1
UNTHINKABLE: US Threatens Chinese Banks As China DUMPS More Dollars For Gold
6 months ago 00:08:48 1
BRICS: US Dollar Suffers As BlackRock CEO Warns On U.S Debt Crises
6 months ago 00:00:59 1
Jeffrey Sachs: Israel wants the US to go to war with Iran
6 months ago 00:47:10 1
Masha and the Bear 🌟🚀 TO THE GALAXY AND BEYOND! 🚀🌟 Best episodes collection 🎬 Cartoons for kids