Countries on both sides of the Pacific suffering dry spells

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The Philippines is said to be one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change. It has bared the brunt of some of the world’s most powerful typhoons in recent years. The island nation has been suffering from a dry spell this year. CCTV America’s Barnaby Lo filed this report from the country’s central province of Cebu.

The Philippines one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change

The Philippines is said to be one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change. It has bared the brunt of some of the world's most powerful typhoons in recent years. The island nation has been suffering from a dry spell this year.


On the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Southern California in the U.S. is recycling waste water during a dry spell
As California continues to struggle with historic drought conditions, more investments are being made into alternative water sources. One option is recycling sewage water into potable water. The concept might make many squeamish, but in Southern California, water recycling is a reality that’s making a big difference. CCTV America’s May Lee has more on how water is going from toilet to tap near Los Angeles.
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Southern California in the U.S. is recycling waste water during a dry spell

As California continues to struggle with historic drought conditions, more investments are being made into alternative water sources. One option is recycling sewage water into potable water. The concept might make many squeamish, but in Southern California, water recycling is a reality that's making a big difference. CCTV America's May Lee has more on how water is going from toilet to tap near Los Angeles.