Hydropower News
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Policy continuity and concerns in Indian electionsThe resounding victory for the governing party in India’s elections means that it is likely to continue championing the policies it embarked on in 2014, some of them with serious environmental consequences. -
Factcheck: How electric vehicles help to tackle climate changeWhile no carbon emissions come directly from electric vehicles, they run on electricity that is still produced from fossil fuels in many parts of the world. Carbon Brief analyses the climate impacts of these so-called green cars.
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The curse of hydropower?A new global study on the effects of hydropower dams on conflict, poverty, economic growth, debt and environmental effects finds that beneficiaries are far away, while those who lived near the projects suffer the most. -
Cambodia announces hydropower, solar projects amid widespread electricity shortagesPower cuts in the country have caused speculation that they have been orchestrated by the government to proceed with a controversial hydropower dam in Koh Kong province, despite environmental concerns that shelved the project in 2015.
Hydropower Opinion
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Beyond renewables: How to reduce energy-related emissions by measuring what matters– Despite the uptick in renewable energy usage, global emissions have steadily increased. World Resources Institute's John Woolard argues that commitments to 100% renewables will not alone curb the worst impacts of climate change. -
Can solar diplomacy green the Belt and Road?– Experience from China's own solar sector could help it deliver a sustainable transition in Belt and Road countries, writes Brian Eyler. -
Environmental impact assessments aren't protecting the environment– Too many EIAs are failing to stop environmental calamities. Here’s what we need to do.
Videos
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Hydropower illuminates a piece of history– A British conservation charity has turned to technology thousands of years old – the Archimedes screw − to provide electricity for lighting one of the historic mansion houses it looks after.
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