Save that ‘damn fish’
How the Yangtze River became fragmented
Link: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/kCuVRvQAu_I2nvb_lCK1pg
An in-depth explanatory piece explores a number of questions related to the use of water as a resource: How do people depend on water and distribute its benefits? How and in what ways has the Yangtze River become fragmented? How should individuals reconfigure their relationship with water? In examining the evolving relationship between people and water, I have traced the historical changes of the Yangtze River in recent decades and strive to present insightful answers to these questions.
Save that ‘damn fish’
Link: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/8V6NvDHsDnXrDKv9K0VLwA
By delving into a lawsuit that unfolded in a tributary of the upper Yangtze River, specifically regarding the construction of a hydroelectric power plant that triggered a public interest lawsuit, this piece explores the impact of established water management concepts and infrastructure. It sheds light on the unintended consequences that arise when humans attempt to manipulate nature and climate, as well as the challenges faced in such endeavors.
