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    Karen clashes linked to controversial dam project, say activists
    September 30, 2016in Conflict, Environment, Lead Story, News173by NAW NOREEN / DVB
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    Karen clashes linked to controversial dam project, say activists

    Karen Rivers Watch says recent fighting for control of a road to the site of the controversial Hatgyi hydropower dam is putting a dangerous strain on the ceasefire in Karen…

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    Interview: 'There are other options' besides mega-dams
    September 19, 2016in Development, Electricity, Energy, Environment, Lead Story, News1001by LIBBY HOGAN / DVB
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    Interview: 'There are other options' besides mega-dams

    Joern Kristensen, the director of the Myanmar Institute for Integrated Development, speaks to DVB about Burma’s options for meeting its energy needs.

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    Chinese newspaper calls Burma hydro dam opposition 'extreme'
    September 19, 2016in Electricity, Energy, Environment, Lead Story, News249by REUTERS
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    Chinese newspaper calls Burma hydro dam opposition 'extreme'

    Opposition to Chinese-invested hydropower schemes in Burma is being orchestrated by “extreme” groups, according to an influential Chinese newspaper.

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    Salween dam assessment continues, despite opposition
    September 8, 2016in Environment, Lead Story, News87by LIBBY HOGAN / DVB
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    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…

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    Shan groups warn Salween dam could fuel conflict
    August 24, 2016in Conflict, Environment, Lead Story, News92by LIBBY HOGAN / DVB
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    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.

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    Shan activists call on Suu Kyi to halt Salween dams
    August 18, 2016in Environment, Lead Story, News247by DVB
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    Shan activists call on Suu Kyi to halt Salween dams

    Shan civil society organisations have renewed their call for a halt to plans to build a series of hydropower dams along the Salween River.

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