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Three Gorges Dam.

Authors :
O'Meara, Donna
Source :
Faces; May2007, Vol. 23 Issue 9, p6-7, 2p, 2 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article focuses on the Three Gorges Dam project in China. According to the author, this is one of the largest construction projects on earth. It is stated that it will help reduce the impact of recurrent floods of Yangtze River, China. It is opined that environmentalists, human rights groups, and tour operators, are against this project because it will damage the Three Great Gorges region's scenic beauty and many places of historical and religious significance.

Subjects

Subjects :
DAMS
CONSTRUCTION projects
GORGES

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07491387
Volume :
23
Issue :
9
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Faces
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
24883177