China will build the largest hydroelectric dam in the world in the autonomous province of Tibet.
As a reminder, the current largest dam of this type, called “three gorges dam”, is also Chinese. It has an electrical power of 22 gigawatts, which will seem “ridiculous” against 60 gigawatts that this new dam will have according to forecasts. The principle of this dam is to store a fairly large amount of water in a tank so that the latter exerts pressure, which will run turbines located in the hydroelectric power station. By turning, these turbines will activate a generator that produces electricity.
A decarbonization of the desired electricity
In addition to showing even more its power, the Chinese state still wishes to reduce its production of electricity via coal, which represents 60% of their production, according to La Tribune. The objective would be to have a total decarbonization of electricity, by 2060. A production that has more negative points than positive points.
Indeed, several environmental and health problems result from this way of producing electricity. We can cite for example global warming, which is accentuated by the increase in the concentration of CO₂ in the air, which is released in large quantities during the combustion of coal. This also has a direct impact on our health, causing respiratory problems, high cardiovascular risks or long -term lung cancer.
Shadow areas all the same
Despite everything, fears appear after the validation of this colossal project by the Chinese authorities. From a biodiversity point of view, this construction represents a real threat, especially for this region, where many animals live there. Still according to The platformseveral NGOs fear a “forced” movement of the local population, which represents 1.2 million people.
Neighboring countries are also wary of this future dam, like India. Indeed, the Yarlung Zangbo river, where the dam will be built, is also present in India and Bangladesh. The latter fear monopolization of water by China, which has already been accused by other Asian countries of having dried up another river in the past. The Chinese state to ensure that all rights will be respected, as is the environment and biodiversity.
Source: La Tribune
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