China To Build World's Largest Hydropower Dam in Tibet

China pushes ahead with huge — and controversial — dam in Tibet
Beijing has approved plans to dam a gorge in the Himalayas that is three times as deep as the Grand Canyon, despite concerns about the impact on Tibet and India.
China to build world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet
China has approved the construction of what will be the world's largest hydropower dam, kicking off an ambitious project on the eastern rim of the Tibetan plateau that could affect millions downstream in India and Bangladesh.
India concerned as China approves world’s largest dam in Tibet
China has approved the construction of the world's largest hydropower dam on the eastern rim of the Tibetan plateau despite protests over its ecological impact and concerns it could affect millions of people downstream in India and Bangladesh.
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