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For nearly three decades, International Rivers has been at the forefront of research and communications on issues surrounding large dams and their impact on rivers and communities.

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I Know the River Loves Me

Blues and greens swirl on the page and around a young girl who shares her love for her river. The...
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Hackers a Credible Threat to Dams?

When I check Twitter in the morning, do I expect to see updates on hydroelectric projects? Certainly! But would I...
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Planned Actions Cover the Globe

With just over one month to go, plans for March 14 are gaining momentum and creative actions are quickly spanning...
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Developer Backing Out of Loan for Construction of Risky Belo Monte Dam

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil–After learning that the Brazilian National Development Bank (BNDES) will not release funds from the $640 million...
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When Environmental Issues Collide: Climate Change and the Shifting Political Ecology of Hydroelectric Power

Robert Fletcher, Assistant Professor at the Department of Environment, Peace, and Security at the University for Peace in Costa Rica,...
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Open Letter on the protection of Upper Yangtze

In order to eliminate ‘obstacles’ to the installation of the Xiaonanhai hydroelectric plant on the Yangtze mainstream in Chongqing, ‘modifications’...
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Grand Illusions for African Energy in Davos

The ongoing World Economic Forum – the annual gathering of global decision-makers and business leaders – is the place to...
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Measure Energy Efficiency in Your Home

Take a look at this great talk by energy efficiency expert Saul Griffith, given at PopTech in 2008. Though it...
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Farewell to Patrick McCully

This is the whimsical video that we played for Paddy's farewell party, it features highlights from his career and an...
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China’s Water Warriors Grab Oscar Attention

Over 70% of China's rivers and lakes and 90% of its groundwater are polluted. In addition, large dams often gather...