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Trouble on the Mekong: Negative Effect of Dams on the Mekong River
This video highlights the growing demand for power in the developing world, particularly in Asia, and the reliance on hydropower as a clean alternative to fossil fuels. However, it also explores the negative consequences of hydropower...
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Trouble on the Mekong: Solar Power to the Rescue
This video highlights the efforts of Okra Solar, a social enterprise backed by the Cambodian Government, to provide clean and affordable energy to off-grid communities in Cambodia. This sustainable approach showcases the potential for...
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Trouble on the Mekong: Protecting Cambodia's Fish, Forests, and Wildlife
This video highlights the challenges faced by Cambodia, where droughts and the construction of new dams are threatening the country's reliance on fish as a vital source of protein. It also discusses the negative impact of deforestation...
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Trouble on the Mekong: Characteristics of the Mekong River
This video explores the significance of the Mekong River, Asia's most important waterway, and its role in sustaining communities across multiple countries. However, the video also raises concerns about the rapid development and...
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Turkey fights back against ‘sea snot’ invasion
The Sea of Marmara is blighted by large areas that are covered in a thick, white mucus-like sludge.
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Trouble on the Mekong: The Importance of Tonle Sap Lake
The video explores the importance of the Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia, highlighting its role as the largest lake in Southeast Asia and a UNESCO biosphere reserve. However, the video also discusses the challenges faced by the lake due to...
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Trouble on the Mekong: Cambodia's Dam Project and the Fight for Survival
This video discusses the impact of Cambodia's Lower Se San 2 Dam on local communities. It explores the displacement of villagers, the loss of livelihoods, and the challenges faced by those who chose to resettle or rebuild their lives...
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Trouble on the Mekong: The Impact on Cambodia's Flooding Crisis
This video explains that Cambodia is experiencing severe flooding due to persistent rains and the Mekong River overflowing. Thousands of people have been affected or displaced, and agricultural lands have been inundated. This video sheds...
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Trouble on the Mekong: The Cost of Progress
This video discusses the development and potential loss of a 1500-hectare wetland in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The wetland serves as a natural store for rain and wastewater, as well as a crucial resource for farming and fishing for the rural...
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Trouble on the Mekong: Sand Dredging in the Mekong River
This video discusses the alarming issue of sand extraction from the Mekong River in Cambodia. The high demand for sand has led to environmental degradation, including the loss of wetlands and collapsing riverbanks. The video highlights...