The largest dam in the world is set to begin construction within months and could be generating electricity in under five years. But 35,000 people may have to be relocated and it could be built without any environmental or social impact surveys, say critics. But subsequent phases, together costing about $100bn, could eventually span the Congo river, the world’s second largest by volume. “Building the Inga 3 Dam without thorough environmental due diligence would seriously undermine the efforts of Chinese companies to strengthen their environmental track record,” said Bosshard. It is expected to choose a consortium of two of China’s largest dam builders by August, and hopes to start building by November.

Source: The Guardian May 28, 2016 08:01 UTC