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Megoe TsoDestroying a Natural Treasure in the Name of ProgressWen Huang, South China Morning Post Mugecuo lake, known to local Tibetans as Yeti lake, remains one of China's few untainted ecological treasures. Situated in the Ganzi Tibetan autonomous prefecture of Sichuan province, it is surrounded by other pristine glacial lakes, primeval forests, and hot springs. The area is home to more than 1,000 species of rare tropical plants and 2,000 varieties of animals and birds. Related content:
Chinese Prefecture Cancels Dam Project on Sacred Tibetan LakeA controversial dam project on a sacred lake in eastern Tibet has been scrapped by the Chinese authorities following concerns expressed by local Tibetans and Chinese environmentalists. Related content:
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