Doesn’t really make sense for either of them though. IWT was regularly abused in the opposite way where India would allow flood water to go full downstream since the treaty only really makes provisions for droughts.
If they build a dam, all that water would rapidly collect on each country’s side which even with a planned lake location, probably won’t be enough to absorb it all.
NaibofTabr@infosec.pub
on 21 Jul 10:10
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Again?
A_norny_mousse@feddit.org
on 21 Jul 12:23
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It’s morbidly fascinating* how these things happen in (hot/arid) border regions around the world. Geopolitical assholery. Nothing more to add here; obviously China should not be doing this, but I believe India wouldn’t be above it either. Whatever happened to diplomacy? It used to be a useful concept?
* to someone who lives in a country that has almost too much water.
China is so good for the climate hur hur hur solar panels hur hur
mojofrododojo@lemmy.world
on 22 Jul 08:49
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what the fuck does a gigantic dam have to do with solar?
damming up giant river systems is old school proven tech that will displace petroleum and coal burning. is it ideal? Not really. So they’re diversifying. Mountains of solar are better than burning coal.
apologies for linking to reddit but it’s the video source.
I’m mocking them for distracting people with solar while they keep destroy the planet anyway.
mojofrododojo@lemmy.world
on 22 Jul 15:46
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distracting people with solar
did you not see the literal mountain of solar they’re installing and selling around the world?
Distracting?
Awkward position I don’t want to defend them on anything but distraction? If so it’s remarkably effective at generating gigawatts and offsetting production of coal fired plants.
Yes I see them destroying a mountain, and I agree that is better than fossil fuels.
So let’s talk about how this dam is going to destroy entire ecosystems for hundreds or thousands of miles.
mojofrododojo@lemmy.world
on 22 Jul 23:52
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Yes I see them destroying a mountain
No no no, you don’t. That’s your hyperbole crying again. That mountain hasn’t been destroyed. Now come on, use your eyes, the mountains and hills are plainly still there. If you can’t help yourself but whine, pity the plants that used to live on those hillsides, but even they will probably be fine, read up on agrovoltaics, solar arrays make great habitats once the plants and animals figure it out.
See, you just can’t stop with your hate. It’s consuming everything about you, obviously your ability to posit a comprehendible premise without it turning into a whining, mewling, pissy little rant about them evil chinamen.
Oh I think you despise quite a few people. Especially people downstream.
Bonskreeskreeskree@lemmy.world
on 23 Jul 02:11
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Their last big one slowed the earth’s rotation. How much can we do that before there is seriously negative side effects?
mojofrododojo@lemmy.world
on 23 Jul 03:10
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0.06 microseconds PER DAY.
we got tons of room for more dams if that’s the reasoning you’re going with, but really cute strawman lol. again, not endorsing dams - just pointing out they have FUCKALL to do with solar power (which is what he’s pissing on about) and they do displace coal burning.
Bonskreeskreeskree@lemmy.world
on 23 Jul 18:00
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My comment made it clear it hasn’t had a negative impact recognized and was asking how much can it be slowed before it does. Implying my belief is continuing to do this on a large enough scale should be a concern. Go ahead and put your own meaning to my words tho.
This is not entirely true, dams are feeding grounds for methane-producing microbes which cause climate harm. Aside from that, even small scale dams damage local ecosystems significantly - at the scale China is planning, their dam will be incredibly damaging.
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Isnt this basically what India is doing to Pakistan? Correct me if im wrong plz.
Basically yes. Is it retaliation? Probably.
Doesn’t really make sense for either of them though. IWT was regularly abused in the opposite way where India would allow flood water to go full downstream since the treaty only really makes provisions for droughts.
If they build a dam, all that water would rapidly collect on each country’s side which even with a planned lake location, probably won’t be enough to absorb it all.
Again?
It’s morbidly fascinating* how these things happen in (hot/arid) border regions around the world. Geopolitical assholery. Nothing more to add here; obviously China should not be doing this, but I believe India wouldn’t be above it either. Whatever happened to diplomacy? It used to be a useful concept?
* to someone who lives in a country that has almost too much water.
China is so good for the climate hur hur hur solar panels hur hur
what the fuck does a gigantic dam have to do with solar?
damming up giant river systems is old school proven tech that will displace petroleum and coal burning. is it ideal? Not really. So they’re diversifying. Mountains of solar are better than burning coal.
apologies for linking to reddit but it’s the video source.
I’m mocking them for distracting people with solar while they keep destroy the planet anyway.
did you not see the literal mountain of solar they’re installing and selling around the world?
Distracting?
Awkward position I don’t want to defend them on anything but distraction? If so it’s remarkably effective at generating gigawatts and offsetting production of coal fired plants.
Yes I see them destroying a mountain, and I agree that is better than fossil fuels.
So let’s talk about how this dam is going to destroy entire ecosystems for hundreds or thousands of miles.
No no no, you don’t. That’s your hyperbole crying again. That mountain hasn’t been destroyed. Now come on, use your eyes, the mountains and hills are plainly still there. If you can’t help yourself but whine, pity the plants that used to live on those hillsides, but even they will probably be fine, read up on agrovoltaics, solar arrays make great habitats once the plants and animals figure it out.
See, you just can’t stop with your hate. It’s consuming everything about you, obviously your ability to posit a comprehendible premise without it turning into a whining, mewling, pissy little rant about them evil chinamen.
You got issues bud.
Once they learn to adapt to humanity. Nice. 🤡
I hate all humans equally, sweetie.
Aw, aren’t you just a renaissance prick. And here I am just despising you.
Oh I think you despise quite a few people. Especially people downstream.
Their last big one slowed the earth’s rotation. How much can we do that before there is seriously negative side effects?
0.06 microseconds PER DAY.
we got tons of room for more dams if that’s the reasoning you’re going with, but really cute strawman lol. again, not endorsing dams - just pointing out they have FUCKALL to do with solar power (which is what he’s pissing on about) and they do displace coal burning.
My comment made it clear it hasn’t had a negative impact recognized and was asking how much can it be slowed before it does. Implying my belief is continuing to do this on a large enough scale should be a concern. Go ahead and put your own meaning to my words tho.
Hydropower is literally good for the climate.
Killing all humans is better.
You first first
Are you telling me to kill myself or other people?
This is not entirely true, dams are feeding grounds for methane-producing microbes which cause climate harm. Aside from that, even small scale dams damage local ecosystems significantly - at the scale China is planning, their dam will be incredibly damaging.
science.org/…/hundreds-new-dams-could-mean-troubl…
earth.org/dams-economic-assets-or-ecological-liab…
www.dw.com/en/…/a-53916579
I’m pretty sure they don’t say damn or fucken damn in China.