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An ecological prevention project for the Yueya, or Crescent Moon, Spring was launched recently in Dunhuang, a desert city in northwest China's Gansu province.

Xinhua News Agency reported the provincial government has invested more than 70 million yuan (over 9 million US dollars), in the project to protect this natural wonder.

Serious ecological deterioration is occurring in its surrounding areas due to the rapidly lowering water line of the spring.

Stuntmen perform on their motorbikes and car on the walls

Stuntmen perform on their motorbikes and car on the walls of the "Well of Death" at a fair on the outskirts of Jammu November 28, 2007. The stuntmen earn their livelihood by performing dare-devil stunts by driving their bikes and cars on the walls of the "Well of Death" and attracting a large number of spectators from all walks of life.

Miss China Zhang Zilin (C) is flanked by Miss Mexico Carolina Morgan Gordillo (L) and Miss Puerto Rico Jennifer Guevara Campos as they pose for a photo in Sanya of south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 24, 2007. Miss China Zhang Zilin is honored the title of best model during the 57th Miss World Competition, attended by contestants from 106 countries and regions.

Environmentalists campaign against global warming

A group of Indonesian environmental activists take part in an anti-global warming campaign in Jakarta November 26, 2007. Indonesia is scheduled to host the thirteenth United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali to discuss the next stage in global efforts to control emissions from greenhouse gases blamed for global warming.

2007 winter fashion with street mm