The hydropower dam is part of a huge effort to boost India’s homegrown energy. But it will radically disrupt the lives and livelihoods of indigenous communities in the flood plains downstream.
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As renewable energy becomes cheaper and climate change affects water availability, the contribution of hydropower will decline.
Migratory fish populations are down 81% since 1970, says a new report.
Workers tunnelling through mountains and redirecting rivers, powering and irrigating the nation. We think of the Snowy scheme as a successful nationbuilding project – but it wasn’t always that way
The tunnel bringing millions of litres of water from dams in Lesotho to South Africa is to undergo a six-month repair. This could leave residents of Gauteng in South Africa short of water.
Satellite images and community perceptions combine to give a fuller picture of land use changes.
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the federal Impact Assessment Act needs amendments for Constitutional compliance, but the court’s recommended approach is no longer viable.
People love natural swimming spots, but it’s important to manage them well to protect both swimmers and the environment.
There are signs that the two rival governments are trying to work together in the disaster relief effort.
Australia has almost 1.8 million farm dams – and some are home to threatened frog species
Founded in 1959, the membership group Trout Unlimited has changed the culture of fly-fishing and mobilized members to support conservation. Could its approach work for other social problems?
A new study shows that river barriers, similar to those built by beavers, can protect areas at risk of flooding by storing water upstream.
An engineer who managed dams for years explains the tradeoffs operators make as they decide when to release water and how much to stay safe.
Heavier rainfall and more frequent storms raise the risk of floodwaters running over or around dams, potentially causing them to fail.
The largest dam removal project is moving forward on the Klamath River in California and Oregon. Tribal nations there have fought for decades to protect native fish runs and the ecology of the river.
Ground flooded by the Nova Kakhovka dam’s destruction may struggle to bear the weight of tanks and artillery.
Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for the attack on crucial civilian infrastructure. Experts explain what the incident means for future war plans, and for the safety of the affected region.
Nigeria is expected to experience severe flooding this year. With proper planning and management its impact may not be so devastating.
Two decades of drought have reduced the river’s flow by one-third compared to historical averages. The Biden administration is considering mandatory cuts to some states’ water allocations.
Putting a dollar value on nature has staunch opponents who say it’s morally wrong, but without it, building dams and other infrastructure can run roughshod over vital ecosystems.
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