Environment fears halt China dams (BBC)

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China's environment ministry has suspended construction of two dams on a tributary of the Yangtze River.

The projects on the Jinsha River had been started without environmental assessments or approval from the ministry, officials said.

The dams are part of a series of eight power stations planned for the Jinsha.

The $30bn (£18bn) project has been criticised by conservationists, who say it will damage the region's environment and biodiversity.

The power stations are expected to generate as much electricity as the controversial Three Gorges Dam - about 20 gigawatts.
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[David__77]

1. 20 GWH is so much electricity.

A lot of industry and homes could be supported by that power. Hope it proves to be feasible and not harmful to the environment.