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Hydropower dams can harm coastal areas far downstream

Hydropower dams can harm coastal areas far downstream

A study in Mexico on four rivers finds that damming rivers has measurable negative ecologic and economic effects on coastal regions more …

May 17, 2019
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Big dams stage a comeback as concerns over climate change grow

Big dams stage a comeback as concerns over climate change grow

Fund flow for hydropower projects increases in the name of combating climate change but what about social and environmental safeguards?

September 17, 2015
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High standards for high-risk projects

High standards for high-risk projects

We need to vigorously defend our remaining rivers from over-damming and strengthen the laws and standards that protect them

June 07, 2015
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US Congress tells government to oppose large dams

US Congress tells government to oppose large dams

It also seeks compensation and redress to people who suffer violation of human rights, including forced displacement, resulting from loan, grant, …

August 17, 2015
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US seeks strict scrutiny of World Bank lending to hydroelectric projects

US seeks strict scrutiny of World Bank lending to hydroelectric projects

External evaluation process to ascertain effectiveness of lendings recommended

August 17, 2015
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