Three Gorges Dam - Success or Failure?

The Three Gorges Dam was built at the cost of about £25 billion and stretches over 2km across the Yangtse River. The dam was built to reduce flooding and provide renewable energy (the equivelant of 11 nuclear power stations). The Chinese government hail it as a success but it has been criticised in a number of ways. Over 1 million people were forced to relocate when it was built and much wildlife has been impacted through blocking of migration routes and increased pollution.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-20103483