River-linking critics insist that the project is built on bad science and an outdated understanding of water systems and water management. This puts the river-linking project on a par with some of the most daring feats of engineering attempted in the history of mankind. However, river-linking critics insist that the project is built on bad science and an outdated understanding of water systems and water management. Specifically, the concept of surplus and deficit river basins—which is at the core of the river-linking project—is contested. In fact, the long-term environmental impact of such a project is a major concern.

Source: Mint September 07, 2017 18:11 UTC