China's Three Gorges: Assessing the Impact
The Three Gorges Reservoir: A Series Overview()
January 2, 2008 As the reservoir behind the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River is to be filled to capacity, controversy has resurfaced, following official admissions that the dam could cause major ecological disasters unless preventive measures are taken.
China: Environment
Part 1: Concerns Rise with Water of Three Gorges()
January 2, 2008 China is expected to reach a milestone when the giant reservoir behind Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River reaches its maximum height this year. But officials and residents alike have expressed concerns that the project could lead to environmental disasters.
Part 2: Relocated Residents Face Challenges()
January 3, 2008 As the waters of the reservoir rise and submerge their homes and fields, 1.3 million residents of the area are being relocated by the Chinese government. Many struggle to reestablish their once-rural lives in a more urban environment.
Part 3: History Drowning in Rising Reservoir()
January 4, 2008 The rising reservoir from the Three Gorges Dam will cover 400 square miles of land, including a number of rich historic and cultural sites. The Chinese government has spent far less money on cultural preservation than on environmental protection and relocating residents.
Reporter's Notebook
Going It Alone to China's Three Gorges()
January 2, 2008 After deciding to turn down a government travel offer and take a lone journey to the reservoir and dam, NPR's Anthony Kuhn discovers that the question of the dam's environmental impact is a highly technical one, the answer to which might not be known for years.
