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Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world.

Liu Detian compares solving environmental problems to saving someone who has fallen into deep water: it's necessary to shout for help, but if no one responds, the person will drown.

As an environmentalist, the 72-year-old from Panjin in the northeastern province of Liaoning has been a "shouter" and "doer" for more than 30 years.