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Profit and Laos
Big dam project in Laos aims to minimize environmental and social damage |
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26 Jun 2006 |
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| Profit and Laos Big dam project in Laos aims to minimize environmental and social damage A controversial hydropower dam under construction in Laos will serve as a test case for whether a large dam can be built without trampling too heavily on the natural world and human rights. Supporters, including the World Bank, say the Nam Theun 2 dam will set a new standard for social and environmental responsibility. Activists ... |
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| Topics: dams, energy, hydropower, Laos, news (all these topics) |
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