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Tanzania: Country's Biggest Wildlife Reserve Under Threat
DW, 24 May 2018
Despite major backlash from conservationists, the Tanzanian government plans to start building a hydropower dam inside a UNESCO-protected wildlife reserve this July. More than 2.6… Read more »
Controversial Dam Construction Threatens Tanzanian Game Reserve
Over 2.6 million trees may be cut off in Selous Game Reserve when the Stiegler's Gorge hydroelectricity project takes off in July 2018. To meet the country's energy needs, the government is planning to build a huge hydropower dam in the heart of Selous Game Reserve. The plan is expected to provide the country with an additional 2,100 megawatts of electricity.
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The Deputy Minister in the Vice President's Office responsible for union and environment Kangi Lugola says the government will proceed with implementation of the Stiegler's Gorge ... Read more »
