China To Build World's Largest Hydropower Dam in Tibet

China to build world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet
The project has stoked concerns about displacement and environmental impact downstream in India and Bangladesh.
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.
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.
Tibet set to house world’s largest hydropower dam
THE country 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.
China Plans the World’s Biggest Hydropower Dam in Tibet
China approved construction of a massive hydroelectric dam in Tibet, projected to be the world's largest and triple the capacity of the Three Gorges Dam.
China to build world's largest hydroelectric dam in Tibet
China has approved the construction of the world's largest hydroelectric dam, which could affect millions of people downstream in India and Bangladesh, Reuters
China Approves Dam on India Border That Could Be World’s Biggest
China is pressing ahead with plans to construct a mega-dam near its contested border with India, a colossal undertaking that could generate three times as much power as the Three Gorges Dam.
China plans world’s largest dam, will generate 300 billion kWh of power yearly
China's planned mega hydropower project will generate over three times energy than the Three Gorges Dam, currently the world's biggest.
China approves Tibet mega dam that could generate 3 times more power than Three Gorges
Hydropower project on Yarlung Tsangpo River could get unprecedented investment to tackle daunting engineering challenges.
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