Ministry approves environmental impact report on hydro project_美文

Ministry approves environmental impact report on hydro project

It also said no wasteland or construction sites would be created in the nature reserves, while a rare botanical garden as well as a forestry research institute would be created to help preserve local forestry.

After being approved, the assessment has been released for a five-day public consultation period.

Objections or suggestions regarding any negative environmental impact can be raised within the period.

"Any project that poses such huge potential risk should only be completed with public approval," said Yang Yong, a geologist with Hengduan Mountain Research Society, an independent research institution.

"It's important to let the public know how construction decisions are made. A full discussion as well as thorough scientific research is needed."

Questions:

1. Where will the new dam be located?

2. How many cascades have been built along the Dadu River?

3. Yang Yong is a geologist with which group?

Answers:

1. On the upper reaches of the Dadu River.

2. 7.

3. Hengduan Mountain Research Society.

About the broadcaster:

Lance Crayon is a videographer and editor with China Daily. Since living in Beijing he has worked for China Radio International (CRI) and Global Times. Before moving to China he worked in the film industry in Los Angeles as a talent agent and producer. He has a B.A. in English from the University of Texas at Arlington.