Five Ways Mega-Dams Harm the Environment

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By Deutsche WelleJun 26, 2020, 8:57 am110 pts
By Sonya Angelica Diehn Dams are often touted as environmentally friendly. Although they do represent a renewable source of energy, a closer look reveals that they are far from green. DW lays out the biggest environmental problems of mega-dams. 1. Dams Alter Ecosystems Water is life — and since dams block…

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