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delivery caused by damming and water extraction,
respectively (e.g. Colorado, Indus). Similar modifi ca-
tions and activities have been implemented along the
Yangtze river system, with anticipated negative
impacts; damming and water consumption remain
likely threats to the heavily populated Ganges-
Brahmaputra and Ayeyarwady basins as well.
Regardless, sustainable ways to conserve and use these
environments will be a continuing challenge.
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