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The Belo Monte Dam of Brazil

The Belo Monte dam of Brazil is a social and ecological disaster waiting to happen. The dam is not yet built, but it possibly will be - the great lessons already learned in Brazil about hydro electric power is that though that energy is "clean" energy - there are still very negative environmental damages done from flooding forests, and the ensuing greenhouse gasses from the rotting vegetation beneath the water. The Native Tribes of Brazil are not valued at all by the government of Brazil.

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Mullaperiyar dam issue in Kerala: A detailed study

Kerala is facing a mammoth threat in the issue of Mullaperiyar dam. The Mullaperiyar dam is in the brink of collapse. Locals are constantly in fear of the big threat. The area has witnessed 22 earth quakes in a period of last 8 months. Any...

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Dams In Pakistan

The entire nation of Pakistan one way or the other depends on the dams. The water stored in the dams is not only used for the agricultural purposes but also to provide electricity to a nation of nearly 16 million people. Below are the dams built...

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RV Snowbirds - Boondocking at Imperial Dam Recreation Area and Senator Wash Reservoir

Each winter, thousands of RVing snowbirds flock to the Imperial Dam Long Term Visitor Area on the California Arizona border. They come to the BLM camping areas at Senator Wash Reservoir for the mild weather, cheap camping,hiking,rockhounding and 4 wheel drive exploring. Check here for RV camping information, things to do and photographs of Senator Wash Reservoir campground and surrounding areas.

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5 Superstars That Must Return to WWE

The WWE has several superstars that are supremely talented and will most certainly be molded into future legends. These individuals, including Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler, Sheamus, Wade Barrett, and Cody Rhodes, will one day join the likes of Stone...

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Bismarck Mandan Communities Pull Together to Fight Missouri River Flood

The month of June has been like no other in Bismarck-Mandan, North Dakota. Both communities have had to pull together to fight major flooding from the Missouri River.

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Mullaperiyar Dam Issue has Turned Violent and Emotional

Mullaperiyar Dam Issue is threatening to get out of hands. Both the Kerala and Tamil Nadu governments should display maturity in solving the issue to the satisfaction of the people of the two States. What is the solution to the issue? Read on.

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The History of Jollification MO

In Newton County in the SW corner of the state sits a town now called Capp's Creek. It was once named Jollification, Missouri. Near the current town is the Jolly Mill and the Jolly Mill Park that surrounds its as a tourist attraction. Cap's Creek...

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The Ideal Itinerary For A 2-week Trip To China

There is no such thing as the ideal itinerary for everyone. This hub looks at issues that may help you find yours

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Crime against the Nile God: the Aswan High Dam

The Nile God To begin this article, I have chosen two wonderful citations, one coming from an ancient Egyptian hymn to the Nile God and the other one by T.S. Eliot: "Hail to thee O Nile! Thou showest...

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