Over 260,000 kilometers of river could potentially be severed by planned hydroelectric developments according to researchers. The Amazon, the Congo, and the Irrawaddy are just a few of the rivers at risk of losing their free-flowing status if the proposed construction of new hydro power dams takes place. The study showed that planned dams and reservoirs are leading contributors to the decline of free-flowing rivers around the world. It also provides a comprehensive list of science-based solutions to minimize the impacts of hydro power development in rivers.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/08/210812123055.htm
Friday, 13 August 2021
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