Tag: dams

The Hoover Dam

The Hoover Dam

The Hoover dam is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the USA, built on the Colorado River.

Living Allier – saved from damming

Living Allier – saved from damming

The Allier was destined to become another dead river in France, dammed and damned. Together with the Loire, it has, however, become the success story of coexistence of man and nature.

Negative effects of the dams on rivers

Negative effects of the dams on rivers

The dams are often advertised as a cheap and green energy source, but this is far from the truth. They have a range of negative effects.