Balkan hydropower projects soar by 300% putting wildlife at risk, research shows
by Arthur Neslen from Environment | The Guardian on (#3937B)
More than a third of about 2,800 planned new dams are in protected areas, threatening rivers and biodiversity
Hydropower constructions have rocketed by 300% across the western Balkans in the last two years, according to a new analysis, sparking fears of disappearing mountain rivers and biodiversity loss.
About 2,800 new dams are now in the pipeline across a zone stretching from Slovenia to Greece, 37% of which are set to be built in protected areas such as national parks or Natura 2000 sites.
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