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Hydropower in Laos

November 27, 2020
Thai Official Warns Laos on Power Purchases from Controversial Dam
By Sebastian Strangio
The Thai concerns about the Sanakham dam come amid growing recognition of the dire state of the Mekong.

August 02, 2018
Laos’ Dam Disaster May Not Be Its Last
By Tom Fawthrop
The cost-cutting and lack of oversight that led to the dam's collapse plague other hydropower projects across the country.

August 02, 2018
China and Laos' Dam Disaster
By Shannon Tiezzi
There are strong political motives behind China's fast response.

November 11, 2016
New Laos Dam Heightens Mekong Fears
By Luke Hunt
A third mainstream dam raises the threat posed to the river's future.

June 18, 2016
Damming the Nam Tha in Northern Laos
By Scott Ezell
The transformation of a river, and community, before and after dam construction begins in earnest.

September 04, 2015
Laos Officially Approves Controversial Dam Project
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Parliament okays concession agreement for Don Sahong project despite regional concerns.
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