The Impacts of Hydropower Dams in the Mekong River Basin: A Review

The Impacts of Hydropower Dams in the Mekong River Basin: A Review

The Mekong River, well known for its aquatic biodiversity, is important to the social, physical, and economic health of millions living in China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. This paper explores the social and environmental impacts of several Mekong basin hydropower dams and group...

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Main Authors:	Akarath Soukhaphon, Ian G. Baird, Zeb S. Hogan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:	Water
Subjects:	Mekong hydropower livelihoods fisheries
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/13/3/265

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