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Hydropower

Hydropower is supposed to be 'clean,' as it doesn't rely on the burning of fossil fuels. But this form of renewable energy is controversial for several reasons.

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Reports & Analysis

Two Kashmiri men walk past a hydropower pipeline in Brenwar village, Budgam district

Kashmir: Hydropower project spotlights livelihood concerns

Kashmir: Hydropower project spotlights livelihood concerns

Residents complain that they are facing hefty bills and power cuts despite politicians promising them free electricity.
SocietyDecember 19, 202402:54 min
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck during a visit to the Zeiss Academy Africa training center (File photo from 2022)

Why German investors see business in Africa as too risky

Why German investors see business in Africa as too risky

Many investors in Germany remain cautious, citing perceived risks and limited government support for ventures in Africa.
BusinessNovember 29, 2024
People make their way through the tunnel after a ceremony ahead of the opening of the century-old Tunnel as a new tourist attraction at at the Niagara Parks Power Station in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Niagara Falls fascinates with thundering water

Niagara Falls fascinates with thundering water

Niagara Falls, a natural wonder that graces the border between Canada and the US, draws millions of visitors every year.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 27, 20248 images
Drought at a Colombian hydropower plant

Can hydropower hold its own against weather extremes?

Can hydropower hold its own against weather extremes?

What is the role of the water-powered renewable in a world facing increasing drought?
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 7, 2024
Nigeria | Maiduguri | Überschwemmungen in Nigeria

Homes lost, relatives missing in floods in Nigeria

Homes lost, relatives missing in floods in Nigeria

More than 400,000 people have already been affected after heavy rain caused floods and widespread destruction.
CatastropheSeptember 21, 202401:32 min
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Ghanaian ecopreneur turns cassava waste into clean energy

Ghanaian ecopreneur turns cassava waste into clean energy

A Ghanaian ecopreneur is making this a reality by transforming discarded cassava peels into powerful cooking briquettes.
SocietySeptember 18, 202404:48 min
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A river flows in Kabugao, Philippines

Philippines: Hydropower plans threaten Indigenous people

The Philippines' plans to build hydropower plants has raised alarm among Indigenous communities.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 13, 202402:41 min
An aeriel photo of flooded sttreets in Kherson, Ukraine

Could Russia be prosecuted for environmental war crimes?

Ukraine wants to hold Russia accountable for the environmental destruction caused by its war.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 20, 2024
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How Sweden balances emission cuts with economic growth

Sweden has cut 80% of its net emissions since 1990 — while growing its economy twofold. How have they done it?
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 12, 2024
Water of the Katse Dam in the green Maluti-Mountains in Lesotho

Lesotho's water: Will villagers be compensated?

Experts want revenue from the sale of water to compensate villagers for their resettlement.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 17, 2024
A boy stands on dry and cracked ground

Climate change impacts on hydropower in the Middle East

Through Turkey, Syria and Iraq, the Euphrates-Tigris basin is suffering both water stress and a hydropower deficit.
ClimateMay 31, 2024
A gray-haired woman holding a sunflower (Ursula Sladek) and a gray-haired, bearded man (Michael Sladek) smile broadly as they stand between rows of solar panels

EU: Clean energy movement gaining traction

Citizen energy collectives with democratic credentials in five EU countries help Europe move towards carbon neutrality.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 26, 2024
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