Question by hermes: YANGTZE RIVER ?
What are the problems and threats facing this river?

What is the cause of these problems?

Why have these problems occurred?

How have these problems affected the environment e.g. the people, animals, industry, land use and landscape

what does the future hold for this waterway and its surroundings if nothing is done to correct the problem

Best answer:

Answer by Critters
Here are a few sites for you. Just think pollution.

Three Gorges Dam
http://www.internationalrivers.org/en/china/three-gorges-dam

Delegates from over 20 countries are meeting in Changsha, China to explore solutions to environmental problems affecting the Yangtze River.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417095004.htm

The Water Page – Yangtze River
http://www.africanwater.org/yangtze.htm

Yangtze River management faces huge challenges, WWF expert
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90781/90879/6738722.html

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