China approves construction of mega dam in Tibet
The Chinese government granted approval to build the Medog Hydropower Station on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo river, where it is expected to generate 300 billion kilowatt-hours of power annually, three times the power of China’s massive Three Gorges Dam, according to the state-run Xinhua news agency.
China to Build Largest Ever Hydropower Dam, In Tibet
China has approved the construction of what it says will be the world's largest hydropower dam. BBC News says the announcement has stoked concerns about displacement of communities in Tibet, as well as the potential environmental impacts downstream in India and Bangladesh.
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