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Reward and ruin on the Salween River
The Mong Ton dam, proposed for construction along the Salween River, has been pitched as a sustainable way of providing electricity to citizens. But local communities remain skeptical of the benefits.
Thailand must suspend Salween River dams, warn activists
Environmental activists on Tuesday called on Thailand to suspend two controversial dam projects in Burma’s conflict-torn border regions until the country’s ethnic conflicts are resolved.
The Last Undammed River – Saving the Salween
A new documentary from DVB examines efforts to save one of Asia's last freely flowing rivers from the potentially devastating impact of planned mega-dams.
Salween documentary warns of mass flooding
A series of small islands on the Salween River is at risk of ‘going under’ if construction of a hydro-power dam goes ahead as planned, says a local NGO.
Salween dam assessment continues, despite opposition
Activists say an environmental and social impact assessment for the proposed Naung Pha dam is being carried out without a public announcement to avoid protests that have plagued other dam projects.
Shan groups warn Salween dam could fuel conflict
Shan community groups are calling for the suspension of a Chinese-backed dam on the Salween River that they say risks exacerbating conflict and environmental problems.
