China has begun construction on what will be the world's largest hydropower dam, a $167 billion project on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River in Tibet.
The dam is expected to generate three times more electricity than the Three Gorges Dam, boosting China's renewable energy capacity and green finance ambitions. However, the project has triggered alarm in India and Bangladesh, who fear it could threaten water security, disrupt downstream ecosystems, and escalate regional tensions. Environmentalists and human rights advocates have also raised concerns about the lack of transparency, consultation, and potential impacts on local communities and the fragile Himalayan environment.
The dam’s construction marks a significant shift in Asia’s energy and geopolitical landscape, with far-reaching consequences for millions living downstream.
.Be the first to reply to this general discussion.
Join in on more popular conversations.
