China: Yangzi River And Three Gorges Dam

Green fields partially flooded with water from a winding brown river. Caption: The Yangtze River rose many meters.

Explores the pros and cons of building the Three Gorges Dam across the Yangzi River in China to control floods and generate electricity. Expected to be completed in 2009, it will be the biggest dam ever built anywhere in the world. Two million people will be displaced and 1,400 towns and villages will be flooded. Asks the question: Are the potential benefits worth the costs?

(Source: DCMP)

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  • China: Yangzi River And Three Gorges Dam

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    Benchmark Media
    Length:
    20 minutes