THE THREE GORGES DAM

The Three Gorges Dam

The Three Gorges Dam

Throughout the 20th century, the projects of dam have been considered as a cost-effective ways to increase the availability of energy, its use and provide clean water, flood control, as well as job creation and economic growth. The best that dams are able to do are as follows:

Managing seasonal variability of rainfall and supply of water;

Regulation of water flows to prevent flooding;

Creation of hydropower;

Involve consumers and sellers for lake tourism and recreation, and

Display of national pride and knowledge in the construction of a giant infrastructure.

Today, ...