In a normal water phase, rivers eventually empty into oceans, and once in the oceans, the Phosphorus gets absorbed by water plants like algae.

在正常水相下，河流最终流入海洋，而一旦进入海洋，磷就被藻类等水生植物吸收。

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This could cause rapid growth of water plants in the river, which can lead to the water ways getting clogged with organisms, which can change the flow of the water.

这可能会导致河里的水生植物快速生长，从而导致水道被生物体堵塞，从而改变水流。

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We can collect rainwater when it rains heavily, and use it to water plants.

我们可以在下大雨时收集雨水，用来浇灌植物。

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They observed that for every molecule of carbon dioxide taken in by the plants, they lost forty-four percent less water.

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Scientists are also working on other plants that either use less water or use it better, or both.

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Mister Schroeder believes the enzymes could be changed in some plants to increase their ability to store water.

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Bancroft's creation was planted decades before either succulents or native low-water plants would become popular.

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The omnivorous creatures can live for more than 50 years, feeding on fish, insects and water plants.

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"What we must protect is the civilian infrastructure, such as hospitals, power stations and water plants, " he said.

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