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5 de nov. de 2018 · A new study says that many large-scale hydropower projects in Europe and the US have been disastrous for the environment. Dozens of these dams are being removed every year, with many considered...
Caused downstream failure of the Cascade Dam. Destroyed historical Stanley hydro power station and a fish hatchery. Flooded a campground and the town of Estes Park impacting 75% of business activity. $31 million in damages and three lives lost.
We tested how sediment trapping by hydroelectric dams affects tropical estuaries by comparing two dammed and two undammed rivers on Mexico’s Pacific coast. We found that dams demonstrably affected the stability and productivity of the estuaries.
Dam-induced displacement often leaves affected populations worse off than they were prior to resettlement. Displacement is associated with a higher risk of impoverishment, landlessness, joblessness, food insecurity, poor health, loss of community resources, and an increase in psychological stress.
29 de may. de 2020 · The American Society of Civil Engineers classifies 14% of the nation’s 15,500 high hazard potential dams – those whose failure would cause loss of human life and significant property...
10 de abr. de 2024 · SUVIANA, Italy (AP) — Search and rescue operations resumed after a brief suspension on Wednesday evening at a hydroelectric plant close to the northern Italian city of Bologna, a day after a devastating blast killed at least three workers, injured five and left four missing.
29 de jun. de 2024 · The partial failure of Minnesota’s Rapidan Dam sheds light on the almost 4,100 dams in the U.S. that are categorized at the same risk level and condition – or worse.
