Dam Shame: Rivers and Resistance

Published: Jan. 22, 2013, 8:07 p.m.

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As we look for a solution to global energy problems and a way out of the limate crisis- some are turning to dams and hydroelectric power as a source of \\u201cgreen\\u201d energy. But at what cost? Massive dams are being built and considered all over the world, despite mounting concern over their economic, environmental and human impacts. On this edition, we\\u2019ll take a closer look at the damage caused by hydropower projects, and we\\u2019ll visit a community trying to keep their culture and homeland free from the destructive influence of river dams.

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