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hatrack

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3. And the insane level of construcion on the Mekong - mostly Chinese, some Laotian . . .

Reply to Mike 03 (Reply #2)

Thu Feb 4, 2021, 09:08 AM

Feb 2021

It's going to accelerate saltwater intrusion into the delta in Vietnam, which is the biggest single rice-growing area in the country, AND fuck up the seasonal backup flow that fills the Tonle Sap, which provides the bulk of Cambodia's protein in the form of fish.

A hearty "Well Done!" to all parties concerned.

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Nations Slowly Coming To Terms With Huge Costs Of Dealing With Aging, Unsafe Dams [View all] hatrack Feb 2021 OP

I 1st thought the headline meant... HUAJIAO Feb 2021 #1

And not just aging dams. There are many issues of concern with China's Mike 03 Feb 2021 #2

And the insane level of construcion on the Mekong - mostly Chinese, some Laotian . . . hatrack Feb 2021 #3

Well, on the bright side, dam disasters are forgettable. NNadir Feb 2021 #4