The Three Gorges Dam - Disaster or end to Disaster?

The Three Gorges Dam - Disaster or End to Disaster? The Three Gorges Dam, on the Yangtse River in China, is probably one of the largest and most ambitious building projects ever undertaken. Situated near Yichang, in the central province of Hubei, the dam will be the largest in the world, and will, in the words of the Chinese government "confirm China's technological prowess and the superiority of socialism". The Dam will be over 2km …

…government and its relations with its people. And then again, it may result in massive economic growth, improve China's standing and reputation the world, and change the lives of its people ultimately for the better. The Three Gorges Dam will cause great change, and will play a part in the future of China, and indeed the world. The human and environmental consequences will no doubt be the focus of much attention in years to come.