the construction of the three gorges dam in china and comment on its social, economic and environmental impact.

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The Impacts of the Construction of Three Gorges Dam in China

Abstract

The three gorges dam project in China constitutes one of the greatest water supply projects in the history of humanity . It has faced a lot of criticism from all over the world due to its estimated costs and its effect on the environment , economy and the social lives of the residents . Just like any other major project , it has both its costs and benefits . Some of the main costs of the

project are displacement of people , ecological disruption , pollution , and increased seismic activity as well as geological disruption . Significant benefits include provision of electricity and water , increased navigation and also reduction of flood risk in the area

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