China is building an unprecedented network of dams along its longest river, with the potential to generate enough hydropower for a quarter of the country’s output. The Yangtze River is key to China’s economic ambitions with the newly built Baihetan Dam alone able to produce more power than any dam in the U.S. But what are the risks to building dams in unstable grounds surrounded by steep mountain sides in one of Asia’s most earthquake prone areas?
WSJ looks at the logistical challenges and geological risks as Beijing transitions to cleaner energy to help transform its economy.
Chapters:
0:00 “Water tower of Asia”
0:58 Why China is building dams here
2:37 Logistical challenges
4:39 Destruction of Tibetan sites
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