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China’s thirst for energy

China’s rapid economic development is creating a huge demand for energy supplies. At the same time, other countries are putting pressure on China to reduce carbon emissions. Hydroelectric projects are China’s answer to renewable energy, and a number of new dams are being built

Construction of the 278-m Xiluodu dam

After the Three Gorges dam was completed in 2005 the Chinese goverment seemed to shy away from building large new hydroelectric projects. It was concerned about:

■ the serious effects on the environment

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