Environment
'Should postpone dam construction on the Mekong for 10 years'
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) believes that countries downstream of the Mekong River should postpone the construction of hydropower dams for a decade to prevent the…
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Environment
Dams on the Mekong River threaten large fish
Tra fish populations and a number of other large fish species will be pushed to the extinct shore if the plan to build hydropower plants on the Mekong River is approved.
Environment
China claims not to drain the Mekong
Chinese officials say hydroelectric dams in the world's most populous country are not the cause of the Mekong's water level to hit a record low.
Environment
Mekong water level is the lowest in 30 years
The Mekong, the big river flowing from China through five Southeast Asian countries, has a low water level for the past 30 years, a Thai official said.
Environment
Build a spillway dam to turn the lake into a green park
The idea of building different spillways to divide a lake into three small lakes, using the bacteria available in the lake combined with growing greenery capable of tr…
Environment
Sichuan earthquakes can be caused by the ear
Some scientists are hypothesizing that an artificial dam could be the culprit that caused a massive earthquake in May last year in Sichuan province, China.
Environment
Hydropower challenges the environment
Quang Nam's hydropower development strategy lacks an overall view and leaves negative impacts on the environment. Comments of Mr. Nguyen Duc Hai, Chairman of Quang Nam P…
Environment
Dams threaten the Mekong's ecology
The dams that are about to be built on the Mekong River could cause 75,000 people to lose their homes and destroy 1,300 species of creatures, including rare species like…
Environment
Extract methane from hydroelectric dam
Brazilian scientists believe that a large amount of greenhouse gas emissions can be contained by capturing and burning methane gas released from large-scale hydroelectri…
Environment
WFF warned that dams are destroying the environment
New dams that are expected to generate cheaper electricity and enhance irrigation are seriously damaging water resources and causing economic and environmental damage, r…
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Nghe island tea island looks from above
The tea hills are interspersed with Cau Cau dams tourists like green oases of Nghe An, not only suitable for sightseeing, photography but also ideal for kayaking.
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11 species of giant fish are in danger of extinction
Giant vampire or coral fish in the Mekong River are among the world's largest fish that are threatened mainly by dams and overfishing.
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The transformations of the Earth through satellite images
The US Geological Survey (USGS) has just released the latest satellite images showing significant changes in our Earth over the past four decades.
Videos
Video: The 'terrible' dragon whirlpool swirled in the middle of the lake in Quang Tri
Video posted on the Vitalk on 21/5 recorded a wonderful natural moment at the heart of Rao Quan hydropower reservoir, in Huong Linh commune (Huong Hoa, Quang Tri) yester…
Videos
Video: Testing compressed air cannon to bring salmon to breeding ground
Scientists are making compressed air cannons to bring salmon back to breeding grounds upstream of rivers, where dams hinder their migration.