July 27, 2007
WEINAN, CHINA - (CHINA OUT) A girl runs to get drinking water as water wagon arrives July 26, 2007 in Weinan of Shaanxi Province, China. People in some parts of the city have faced severe water shortages since the beginning of May due to persistent drought and pollution along the Weihe River. Mass water pollution incidents are on the rise as China's environment deteriorates. A State Council executive meeting, presided over by Premier Wen Jiabao, stressed the need to amend the existing law on the handling of water pollution, allowing for harsher punishment for illegal practices. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)