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The Sambor Dam Is
a Tragic Mistake for Cambodia |
Sabrina Gyorvary
Planned mega-dam threatens fish populations and food security in the lower Mekong Basin
Cambodia still has time to pull back from this path. The Cambodian government could embrace the innovative renewable and decentralized electricity technologies like wind and solar, which are now available and cost-competitive, and could help Cambodia avoid these large-scale and destructive mega-dam projects. By adopting national energy policies that encourage investment in these new energy technologies, the Mekong governments could start growing sustainable, modern economies without losing the many benefits that healthy rivers bring. The people would thank them.
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