Hydroelectricity

San Antonio dam

The era of mega-dams in Brazil may be coming to an end

Big dams have been big business in Brazil for the last decade or so, but in the wake of scandals and protests, the Brazilian government recently called a halt to plans for more mega-dam construction.

The era of mega-dams in Brazil may be coming to an end
Inga 1 dam

Congo pushes for a mega-dam project, with no environmental impact studies

Congo pushes for a mega-dam project, with no environmental impact studies
Elwha River Dam 4

How 'clean power' dams actually damage the environment

How 'clean power' dams actually damage the environment

Why Venezuela's Wealth of Energy Resources Can't Stop Blackouts

Why Venezuela's Wealth of Energy Resources Can't Stop Blackouts

China's hydropower ambitions

China's hydropower ambitions

Damming the Developing World

Interest in building big dams may be waning in the United States, but developing nations are increasingly turning to hydropower to support their growing economies  ? often with help from Chinese engineers.

Damming the Developing World

Fossil Creek Dam Removal

Fossil Creek Dam Removal
The World

China's Three Gorges Dam

China's Three Gorges Dam
The World

Mini-Hydro Powers Public Radio

Mini-Hydro Powers Public Radio
The World

Running Radio on Water

Running Radio on Water