Recently, PBS has been running a series called China from the Inside that covers a range of topics focused on hot button or social issues, and this week’s episode - Shifting Nature - the focus is on the impact of China’s growth on its environment. To date, it is one of the best productions I have seen to date on the issue of sustainable development as it relates to China’s hyperdevelopment. What is telling about this piece is the fact that some of China’s most senior people go on record with PBS to discuss the problems that China faces, what they are trying to do about it, and how far they have to go. Watching this movie should be required of everyone, especially given algae blooms are already showing in three of China’s largest lakes, and the problems are only getting worse and worse. Split into 6 clips (I posted the 1st on main site, and last 5 after the break) of about 8-9 minutes each, so give yourself some time to watch this at one go… Part 1:

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