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Biomimicry Inspires New Hydro Technology
A slew of emerging technologies are redefining the concept of "hydropower." For almost a century, hydro has been synonymous with...
US Congress Waking Up to Offset Scams?
In September I spent a couple of days touring Congressional offices in Washington with Karen Orenstein from Friends of the...
Hail Mary! Aussie Activists Celebrate Dam Suspension
Communities in the Mary Valley in Queensland, Australia, are celebrating the announcement by state Premier, Anna Bligh, that construction on...
UN Climate Conference: NGOs Demand an End to Loopholes
Joint Press Release Forum Umwelt und Entwicklung (Environment and Development) and International Rivers Berlin The UN climate conference begins on...
Xiaoxi and Xiaogushan CDM Hydropower Projects: Report from a Field Trip
EU legislation known as the Linking Directive states that CDM credits from hydropower projects larger than 20MW can only be...
Financial Crisis Stops Xalala Dam - For Now
The indigenous Ixcan communities are strongly opposing the proposed Xalala Dam in Guatemala. Partly due to their opposition, private funding...
Challenging Corporate Control of Water
Join our friends with Food and Water watch for a public discussion on challenging corporate control of water. Access to...
Flatulence From a Popular Swimming Hole
I was surprised to find out that lots of methane is bubbling out of my favorite swimming hole. Wohlensee, a...
Dirty Hydro: Dams and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Hydropower is often believed to be an inherently “climate-friendly” technology. But scientific studies indicate that the rotting of organic matter...
Judge Suspends Second Madeira Dam
Update: On December 4, the Regional Federal Court overturned the injunction stopping work on the Jirau dam, stating that the...