Mega Dams Remain Controversial Source of Energy

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Belo Monte Dam.This photo is part of the AOS MONTES project. Captions and Photo source: ©© André Solnik

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Although mega dams can have devastating impacts on ecosystems and indigenous communities, many of the world’s poorest countries still see them as a way to fill gaping holes in their energy supplies…

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