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As Lao dam plans progress, farmers worry about compensation for lost land

Lao officials hope the projects being built by Chinese developers will improve the country’s overall economy.

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Governor shelves dam project

The governor of Ubon Ratchathani has stopped a private company from surveying an area eyed for a dam project out of concern it could harm bilateral ties with Laos.

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Mekong dams hit fishing and farming in Laos, Thailand

Water level in the once mighty river has been among the lowest ever on record for three years straight

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Worries in Laos and Thailand as upstream dams drain Mekong River

Low water levels and a lack of sediment have affected the ecosystem and people’s livelihoods.

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New megadams threaten world s biggest fish

Many endangered fish, such as the Mekong giant catfish, will suffer amid a new push to build dams in Laos and other tropical regions, experts say.

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