Hydropower in Laos

In a new report, the World Wildlife Fund claims that dam developments, often hailed as an economic boon, could end up weighing down economic growth.

The Thai concerns about the Sanakham dam come amid growing recognition of the dire state of the Mekong.

The cost-cutting and lack of oversight that led to the dam's collapse plague other hydropower projects across the country.

There are strong political motives behind China's fast response.

A third mainstream dam raises the threat posed to the river's future.

The transformation of a river, and community, before and after dam construction begins in earnest.

Parliament okays concession agreement for Don Sahong project despite regional concerns.