(February 15, 2001) China is heading for a water pollution crisis as a booming economy raises industrial discharges and the number of incidents of toxic chemicals being spilled into rivers rises, a top environmental regulator said Thursday.
Three Gorges Probe Press Release: Leaked documents reveal officials fear environmental crisis in dam reservoir
(February 14, 2001) Dam will also not provide reliable power or promised flood control. “Never, ever let the public know this,” warns eminent Chinese scientist.
Chinese Official alarmed at looming environmental crisis at Three Gorges dam.
(February 14, 2001) Leaked correspondence between China’s top leadership reveals growing official alarm over the threat of unmitigated water pollution in the Three Gorges dam reservoir.
Statement from Brazilian Movement of Dam-Affected People
(February 9, 2001) MAB reflects on WCD: one thing became clear to us that it is not only in our country, and not only in our continent that dams have been build against the interests of dam-affected populations.
A desperate government lashes out
(February 9, 2001) The firing of a San Ignacio school teacher is an example of the government’s furious and senseless lashing out at well versed and articulate environment critics whom the government cannot answer with either logic or good sense.
Vietnam highlands remain tense
(February 9, 2001) Vietnamese officials say they have restored calm to the country’s central highlands after the worst unrest for many years. But reports from the area – which has been closed to foreigners – say that tension remains high.
More on highland minority protests in Vietnam
(February 8, 2001) After the largest wave of protests seen in Vietnam in years the army and riot police are patrolling two provinces in the country’s central highlands. Land, religion and corruption fuel discontent among ethnic hill farmers.
Society demanding cleaner and more efficient fuels
(February 5, 2001) Report on climate-friendly energy quotes Probe International’s Policy Director, Gráinne Ryder
Get rid of subsidies and let the best provider win
Report on climate-friendly energy features Probe International’s Policy Director, Grainne Ryder.
Power infrastructure projects in Vietnam fall behind schedule
(February 5, 2001) Electricity infrastructure construction projects in Vietnam are likely to fall behind schedule over the next decade despite unexpected progress last year.
Cashed-strapped Electricity of Vietnam pushes power projects
(February 2, 2001) Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), the cash-strapped state energy monopoly, is seeking additional capital as it pushes to increase power output to meet rising demand state media said Friday.
Public service ad exposes Fortis’ folly
(February 1, 2001) Belizean citizens group places ad in the Belize Reporter.
China fights against pollution to ensure drinking water safety
(February 1, 2001) The legislature of southern Guangdong Province, an economic engine of China, is creating a law to protect its supply of drinking water.
Rivers Watch East and Southeast Asia Dams Report 2001 (PDF format)
(February 1, 2001) This report provides details of dams planned and under construction in the Greater Mekong Subregion. It includes details about ownership/financing, environmental threats, and public opposition.
Three Gorges Probe
(January 31, 2001) China Online reports that due to the highly sensitive nature of reporting environmentally damaging accidents, the General Administration of the Environment (GAE) has issued a notice declaring that it alone will make public such accidents and related information.
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