China starts construction of world’s biggest hydropower dam in Tibet | Environment News

China has begun constructing a mega-dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet, which could become the world’s largest hydroelectric power source, surpassing the Three Gorges Dam. The $167.1 billion project includes five hydropower stations and has raised concerns from India regarding potential impacts on downstream ecosystems and water supply, prompting calls for communication between the countries.

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