China’s dam projects in Tibet pose environmental and social risks, new report reveals

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Tsering Dhundup

DHARAMSHALA, Nov 17: A joint report by Tibet Watch and Turquoise Roof has revealed concerning details about China’s large-scale hydropower projects in Tibet, ignoring warnings from its own scientists about severe seismic and environmental risks.

The report, titled “The Risks of China’s Dangerous Dam-Building in Tibet: The Impacts of China’s Move Upstream on the Machu/Yellow River”, details extensive damage already caused by infrastructure projects on the Machu (Yellow River)...

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