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After The Global Impact Of The Three Gorges Dam, China Surprises The World By Starting An Even More Colossal Hydroelectric Project, Raising Serious Questions About The Future Of The Planet.
China has begun a new and monumental construction. The project will be even larger than the famous Three Gorges Dam, a structure so gigantic that it has been proven to alter the rotation of the Earth. The new complex, which aims to triple energy production, reignites the global debate on the limits of engineering and its environmental and geopolitical consequences.
The Dam That Altered The Rotation Of The Earth
The Three Gorges Dam is a testament to China’s engineering capabilities. Its immense reservoir of 40 billion cubic meters of water caused a measurable effect on our planet. According to NASA, the dam slowed down the rotation of the Earth by 0.06 microseconds per day. As if that wasn’t enough, the planet’s axis was shifted by 2 centimeters. Although these may seem like small numbers, they demonstrate the power of a mega construction by China.
A Monumental Project In Tibet
The new project, starting on July 19, will be built in Tibet. The structure will consist of five cascading dams. The investment is astronomical: 167 billion dollars. The expectation is that the construction will be completed by 2030, establishing a new record in global engineering.
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The Goal Of China’s New Construction
The central purpose of this new construction by China is the pursuit of clean energy. The government plans to accelerate its energy transition, abandoning fossil fuels. The goal is for the new hydroelectric complex to generate an amazing 300 billion kWh per year. This number represents almost triple the capacity of the already gigantic Three Gorges Dam.
The Geopolitical And Environmental Impact
Despite the promise of clean energy, the project raises multiple alarms. Neighboring countries, such as India and Bangladesh, fear the impact on the river’s flow, on which they depend. Additionally, there are significant concerns about the risk of earthquakes, since the construction is in an area of seismic activity. The fear of a structure collapse and the severe environmental impacts in the region are critical points of concern for the international community.
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