China’s electricity use over ... An earthquake could destroy the dam and cause catastrophic flooding. In fact, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake killed 126 people and damaged 4 reservoirs just last week.

What are their fears? Is there a concern about potential conflict over the water, like, if China wanted to stop water from flowing? GIORDANO: This dam is not designed to hold water. If you think about ...

as in the case of the Medog dam project. China sits pretty at the top of Asia’s water tower, with complete control over Tibet’s rivers and significant material, technological and discursive ...

if China wanted to stop water from flowing? GIORDANO: This dam is not designed to hold water. If you think about the images you've probably seen of the Colorado River, the Hoover Dam ...