美国工程师：摸不透中国人，大力发展水力发电，却不知里面的危害

Group 1: Water Infrastructure and Its Importance - Water infrastructure is crucial for the quality of life and safety of citizens, with historical significance in irrigation and flood control [1][2] - Modern water infrastructure has evolved to include multiple functions such as hydropower generation, which aligns with environmental sustainability goals [2][4] Group 2: Global Perspectives on Water Projects - The construction of water projects, such as the canal project in Cambodia led by China, is seen as a significant development initiative [1] - China has rapidly advanced in hydropower technology, surpassing the US in installed capacity by 2004 and currently leading in global hydropower generation [4] Group 3: Environmental Concerns and Criticism - Critics, particularly from the US, argue that dams can have detrimental ecological impacts, citing examples like the Three Gorges Dam affecting fish migration [6][7] - However, the US has faced its own challenges with aging dams, with over 15,000 identified as having serious safety issues, leading to their removal for economic and safety reasons rather than purely environmental concerns [7][9] Group 4: Ethical Considerations in Criticism - Criticism from US engineers regarding China's water projects may reflect a denial of the US's own historical water infrastructure issues and an attempt to maintain global leadership by undermining developing countries [9]