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Chinese Whispers: What China's planned mega-dam means for Asia

Best of the Spectator

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The Hidden Costs of Hydropower

This chapter examines the profound human and environmental consequences of dam construction in Tibet, drawing parallels with historical projects like the Three Gorges Dam. It challenges the narrative of hydropower as a green energy solution by highlighting issues of displacement, ecological destruction, and political challenges in China.

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