Typically, at moderate sizes, power generated by dams and reservoirs is considered “green.” However, a new study from Washington State University has found that during … Reservoirs May Produce 20 Times More Methane Than Normal During Water ‘Drawdown’Read more
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Brazil’s giant dam programme is a climate disaster
Brazil’s newly elected Dilma Rousseff is committed to completing the disastrous Belo Monte dam, writes Helle Abelvik-Lawson. Worse, she looks certain to press ahead with … Brazil’s giant dam programme is a climate disasterRead more
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how dams are destroying rivers across the world
In a first of its kind initiative, non-profit International Rivers is launching “The State of the World’s Rivers”, an interactive online database that illustrates the … how dams are destroying rivers across the worldRead more
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Why big dams are bad?
Dams cause greenhouse gas emissions. According to a study done by the National Institute for Space Research, India’s 4,500 dams (third highest behind the US … Why big dams are bad?Read more
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Chevron Closes Gulf Coast Pipeline over Leak The oil giant Chevron says it has shut down a Louisiana pipeline over a potential leak into the … NewsRead more
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Brazilian Court Halts Construction of Belo Monte Dam A Brazilian court has again halted construction of a major hydroelectric dam in the Amazon rainforest. The … NewsRead more
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South-to-North water diversion project
China is delaying part of its plan to divert billions of tons of water to its parched north, amid concerns that the massive project could … South-to-North water diversion projectRead more
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Kosi River Flooding
Every one in India now knows Kosi river in Bihar. Now we call it as sorrow of Bihar. in 2007 48 laks people are affected … Kosi River FloodingRead more