Hydro Power
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In Himachal Pradesh, a hydropower project is driving a local community out of its land
The Bajoli-Holi hydropower project has heavily impacted the Gaddi community and the region’s ecology.
Kapil Kajal
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In Kerala, a hydropower project has got both environmentalists and Adivasi communities worried
More than 1,800 rainforest trees will be axed in Thrissur district for the project near Athirapilly dam.
Aathira Perinchery
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In Pakistan’s mountains, community-built hydropower projects are lighting up remote areas
Some of the most remote villages in the Hindu Kush Himalayas now enjoy a steady flow of electricity, at least during the summer months.
Zofeen T Ebrahim
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Manipur asks for a review after the ruling BJP wants Loktak hydroelectricity project broken down
This is the first time a party in power in a northeastern state has asked for a dam to be decommissioned.
Arunabh Saikia
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As Arunachal prepares to play the part of India’s power generator, anxious citizens push back
Between 2007 and 2015, the state government signed agreements for 142 hydropower projects.
Tongam Rina
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How Laos could steer away from further damming on the Mekong
Laos needs to rethink its aggressive hydropower plans as new markets and technologies create an opportunity to change course.
Charles Vest
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Photos: The people of Himachal Pradesh may again have a say in hydropower projects
A verdict of the National Green Tribunal recognises the right of elected village councils to decide on the construction of hydropower dams.
Prakash Bhandari and Sumit Mahar
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India and Bhutan's cooperation on hydropower is fraying at the edges
India is supporting Bhutan's hydropower projects, but a new report finds that these are neither helping the environment nor the economy.
Beth Walker
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Melting glaciers may impact hydropower projects planned in the Himalayas
During World Water Week, experts call for more research, gauge the impact on hydropower projects.
Joydeep Gupta
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