Laos to proceed with seventh Mekong dam despite impact concerns
Affected residents of Laos and Thailand have had little say in the planning process.
Source: rfa.org
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Affected residents of Laos and Thailand have had little say in the planning process.
The Chinese-led project is expected to displace 1,000 families, who haven’t yet been offered compensation.
Some downstream residents remain worried the dam may fail.
Locals and activists say the projects will have several negative cultural and environmental impacts.
Too few carpenters and masons are employed on the project, and many are not being paid.