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How do humans fit into nature—and how have we changed it? In this episode, we explore the complex, evolving relationship between people and the environment. From ancient coexistence to modern exploitation, we look at how culture, technology, and development have shaped ecosystems around the world. We also discuss the growing movement to reconnect with nature and build a more sustainable future. Join us as we examine where humanity stands in the natural world—and where we’re headed.

China’s meteoric rise to economic powerhouse might be charted with dams. Every river in the country has been tapped to power exploding cities and factories - every river but one. Running through one of the richest natural areas in the world, the Nujiang’s raging waters were on the verge of being dammed when a 2004 government moratorium halted construction. Might the Chinese dragon bow to the "Angry River"? Would Beijing put local people and their land ahead of power and profit? Could this remote region actually become a model for sustainable growth? Ed Grumbine traveled to the far corners of China’s Yunnan province to find out.