Losing dolphins for more hydropower

22 January 2020
Khmer Times
Animals / Hydropower dams / SDG 14 Life below water
Don Sahong hydropower dam / Irrawaddy dolphins / Mekong river

The construction of the Don Sahong hydropower dam in Laos has affected the habitats of Mekong River dolphins, causing their numbers to dwindle in Stung Treng province. The dwindling numbers are causing a decline in tourists who wish to see them, resulting in loss of income for villagers. …

 Pech Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50682044/losing-dolphins-for-more-hydropower

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