Thursday, April 21, 2011

A Reprieve For The Mekong - Xayaburi Dam Delayed

International Rivers - Apr 21 '11
Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia have now agreed that the decision on the Xayaburi Dam be deferred and elevated to the Ministerial level. The decision brings a much needed, if temporary, reprieve to the mighty Mekong River. Details here.

Please also read: Dam Construction Is Set to Destroy the 'Mother of all Rivers' 

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