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Hydroelectric dams: Loi is inadequate?
Hydropower is considered one of the cleanest and cheapest sources of renewable energy available for large-scale production.
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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…
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
Red River is shallow in the eyes of scientists
Many people believe that this is due to climate change, but scientists have a different view.
Environment
Son La earthquake does not cause damage
The earthquake that occurred at 1145 hours on November 26 did not cause any damage to the people, nor did it affect the construction progress of Son La Hydropower projec…
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
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…
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: Floating cities can change shape and move
A company in the United States launched a futuristic floating city design with a safe and flexible structure, highly feasible.
Science Events
Portugal made a record: 4 consecutive days of using only renewable energy
Although this achievement lasts not long, but enough to show how renewable energy has made great progress.
Science Events
Son La Hydropower received three Asian energy awards
Of the 22 Asian Energy Awards 2013, only two projects are Son La Hydropower Plant (Vietnam) and Hubei Xisaishan Coal-fired Thermal Power Plant achieved three awards at t…
Science Events
It is proposed to postpone the construction of a dam on the Mekong River
The proposal to postpone the construction of hydropower dams on the mainstream of the Mekong for at least 10 years is the unanimous opinion put forward at the National C…
Science Events
Controversy about Dong Nai 6 and 6A hydropower
The scientific community is having mixed opinions about the construction of Dong Nai 6 and 6A hydropower projects which have a small impact on the environment and the ec…
Science Events
Spending on the Central Region hydroelectricity: The responsibility belongs to the locality?
Hydropower, the environment is affected - this fact is recognized by Mr. Ta Van Huong, Director of Energy Department of Ministry of Industry and Trade ...
Scientific works
The construction site of the second largest hydropower station in the world
Bach Hac Than is a hydroelectric project being built by China on the Jinsha River, an upstream branch of the Yangtze River, located between Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.