There was special emphasis on reducing energy consumption, improving conservation and solving the country's serious air, soil and water pollution.

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It's not just flood water, it's sewerage coming up too and it's a serious pollution problem.

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Moreover, the government is getting serious about pollution and is shutting down or pressuring high-polluting and high-water-usage industries.

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