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The Negative Impact of the Three Gorges Dam on Its Area and the Middle and Lower Reaches of the Yangtze River after Its Construction
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Abstract
The Three Gorges Dam (TGD) is one of the largest construction projects all over the world. The construction of TGD causes significant and far-reaching consequences on the Yangtze River basin (YTR basin). It has brought numerous benefits, particularly with regard to the flood control, the development of hydroelectric power, the shipping industry, and tourism. Yet, it has also resulted in environmental destruction and geological catastrophes. This research investigates the detrimental effects of the TGD on the ecological environment as well as geological disasters through a review of relevant literatures. In general, the positive aspects of the TGD far outweigh its drawbacks, particularly as a consequence of the establishment of monitoring stations and the restoration of the ecologically degraded areas.
Keywords
Three Gorges Dam, ecological environment, geological disasters, Middle and Lower Yangtze River
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Zhang,K. (2023). The Negative Impact of the Three Gorges Dam on Its Area and the Middle and Lower Reaches of the Yangtze River after Its Construction. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,30,42-47.
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