The Three Gorges Dam will save lives, prevent flooding
Long-term employment for many workers
Hydroelectric Power is cleaner than coal
People could get sick from polluted flood water
Families are displaced and forced to migrate
Endanger wildlife, dolphin, Chinese sturgeon
GDP will increase with building of the dam
China will be able to provide electricity to the poorer regions
Local governments changing/not complying with new laws
Chinese Government creates a compensation program for displaced families
Hydroelectric power to help development
Improved transportation
Will affect lifestyles and cultural traditions
Cultural sites, cities, and artifacts may be lost
Resistance to moving - Unrest like to grow
China needs more energy
China becomes a model for developing nations
The dam will control flooding which will preserve the land and prevent landslides
Flood control will save land
Sludge may cause floods eventually
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