Chinese scientists find some Yangtze flood controls may do more harm than good
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-08-08 14:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Yellow River
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Science, Asia, Natural Disasters, China, World News, Environment & Climate, Asia Pacific
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By compressing rivers and stripping away natural defences, human engineering may be worsening flood impacts, prompting a global rethink
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