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Water: All dried up | The Economist - 2 views

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shared by Ian Gabrielson on 28 Oct 13 - No Cached

Ian Gabrielson on 28 Oct 13

"All dried up Northern China is running out of water, but the government's remedies are potentially disastrous"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"All dried up Northern China is running out of water, but the government's remedies are potentially disastrous"</div>

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Five Controversial Dams ~ Introduction | Wide Angle | PBS - 3 views

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Ian Gabrielson on 29 Nov 12

"For many developing countries hungry for energy sources, hydropower is an attractive option. But dams also can place heavy burdens on surrounding populations and eco-systems. While China touts its Three Gorges dam - the world's largest - as environmentally friendly, the United States has begun tearing down a number of its own structures for safety, economic, and environmental reasons. To broaden your knowledge of dams around the world, explore below the economic, environmental, social, and political aspects of five big dam projects in Turkey, Brazil, Laos, Lesotho, and China. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"For many developing countries hungry for energy sources, hydropower is an attractive option. But dams also can place heavy burdens on surrounding populations and eco-systems. While China touts its Three Gorges dam - the world's largest - as environmentally friendly, the United States has begun tearing down a number of its own structures for safety, economic, and environmental reasons. To broaden your knowledge of dams around the world, explore below the economic, environmental, social, and political aspects of five big dam projects in Turkey, Brazil, Laos, Lesotho, and China. "</div>

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Water in China: Desperate measures | The Economist - 2 views

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Matt Podbury on 13 Oct 13

China has 20% of the world's population but only 7% of its fresh water

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">China has 20% of the world's population but only 7% of its fresh water</div>

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China plans 59 reservoirs to collect meltwater from its shrinking glaciers | Environmen... - 0 views

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shared by Richard Allaway on 06 Mar 09 - Cached

Richard Allaway on 06 Mar 09

China is planning to build 59 reservoirs to collect water from its shrinking glaciers as the cost of climate change hits home in the world's most populous country.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">China is planning to build 59 reservoirs to collect water from its shrinking glaciers as the cost of climate change hits home in the world's most populous country.</div>

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China Spending $30 Billion on Water Conservation Next Year : TreeHugger - 1 views

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China admits Three Gorges Dam has 'urgent problems' as drought persists - CNN.com - 4 views

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BBC News - China acknowledges Three Gorges dam 'problems' - 1 views

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Matt Podbury on 19 May 11

China acknowledges Three Gorges dam 'problems'

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China crisis over Yangtze river drought forces drastic dam measures | Environment | The... - 5 views

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Desalination: Costly drops | The Economist - 3 views

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BBC News - More people moved in China near Three Gorges dam - 5 views

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Biggest relocation in China since Three Gorges - Asia, World - The Independent - 0 views

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South-North water diversion project

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Dozens killed in Burma amid clashes over Chinese dams | World news | The Guardian - 0 views

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China From the Inside . Nature | PBS - 0 views

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China's Top Water Issues

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Provincial tug-of-war waters down China's Yellow river success story | Environment | gu... - 0 views

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China told to reduce food production or face 'dire' water levels | Environment | The Gu... - 1 views

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Water in China: Desperate measures | The Economist - 1 views

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World's tallest dam approved by Chinese environmental officials | Environment | guardia... - 2 views

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BBC News - China's Three Gorges Dam may displace another 100,000 - 4 views

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China's controversial Three Gorges dam completed | World news | The Guardian - 0 views

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In pictures: China's Three Gorges dam resists surging Yangtze floods | Environment | gu... - 3 views

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China's gargantuan Three Gorges dam has passed its toughest test yet as it controlled and released the floodwaters that filled its reservoirs following recent torrential rains

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">China's gargantuan Three Gorges dam has passed its toughest test yet as it controlled and released the floodwaters that filled its reservoirs following recent torrential rains</div>

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