Essay outlining a case of support for the Three Gorges Dam project in China. Writing uses support and reactions to the PBS documentary on the 3 Gorges Dam.

After seeing the Three Gorges Dam documentary, I felt the need to express my opinion on the project. The dam that is currently being built in China's Three Gorges Region is causing much controversy. Some feel that the dam should be built, and yet others feel that it shouldn't. I think that the dam should be built. First of all, The Three Gorges Dam will provide hydroelectricity. Hydroelectricity is a clean and renewable power source. …showed first 75 words of 959 total…

…showed last 75 words of 959 total…homes, but the dam will put an end to it. The Three Gorges Dam will bring a better life for those who have to live near the Yangtze River, so that commerce and fast transportation will become part of their everyday lifestyle. In addition the dam will produce much needed electricity. A country like China needs some stability to modernize it. So just let the Chinese do what they want and build the dam thing!