The Three Gorges Dam

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The Three Gorges Dam
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General Facts

• Largest hydroelectric dam in the world
• Largest costruction in Asia (so far)
• Chinas largest project (25 Mil. )
• ?Propaganda

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Goals and Use
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Goals and Use

• Propaganda ? Ideology/Patriotism
• Electricity ?Economy
• Water Recources ?Population
• River Control ?Areas at the shore

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Technology
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Technology

• Modern, international technology
• International scientists
• Russian support
• International project (?)

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Problems
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Problems

• ENVIRONMENT
• Upper River flooded
• Lower River dries
• Water Quality
• Water level

• OTHERS
• Residents
• Shipping
• Money
• Corruption

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