Solar infra expansion in Tibet raises environmental and cultural concerns
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 18: The Chinese government’s ambitious solar power initiatives across Tibet are facing mounting criticism from local communities as traditional grasslands and pastoral areas are increasingly converted into vast solar installations, according to the Tibetan media outlet, Tibettimes. According to the report, extensive solar projects are being constructed across Tibet’s mountains, valleys, and […]
Damage detected in five dams in Tibet after Dingri earthquake
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 18: China has reported structural damage, including cracks, to five out of 14 hydropower dams in Tibet following a powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale. The quake struck near Dingri County in the Shigatse Prefecture on January 7 at 9:05 AM local time. Following an investigation into 14 dams […]