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The Nile River is the source of life for about 300 million residents of Africa in 11 different countries. Over the years, many dams have been built along the river, varying in size and capability; most have been small enough not to...
On December 21, Argentina’s Supreme Court suspended dam construction on one of Argentina's last free-flowing rivers, Patagonia's magnificent Río Santa Cruz. Researcher Maria Marta di Paola...
On Tuesday, January 17, protestors led a peaceful demonstration against a hydroelectric plant in Guatemala. But the event ended in death after paramilitaries shot and killed 72-year-old...
In recent decades, China has emerged as the world's biggest dam builder, both at home and abroad. But developments in the past year suggest that 2017 could be a year of comparative health...
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Kate Horner, Executive Director, says "We’re deeply concerned by reports of the deteriorating conditions at California’s Oroville Dam. We pray for the safety of all those affected."
Researcher Phil Fearnside explains how Brazil’s hydroelectric plans threaten its Paris climate commitments.
A cascade of six dams being built in southern China has caused significant changes to water levels in the Mekong River as far downstream as Cambodia, according to a study released by...
Grassroots mobilization has successfully pressured Chinese dam operators to adopt social safeguards in countries like Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, but there's still room for improvement.
