To whom...,
These "answers" about dam projects are totally inadequate.
Natural-gas-fired power plants still produce greenhouse gases and natural
gas is not available in all areas or as cheap as coal. It is also a
non-renewable resource. Riverine environments
P.S.-
What is the deal with "indigenous" cultures in India? Is there a
culture in India *less* than a couple thousand years old?
peace
Questions and Answers on the International Movement Against Large Dams
from (http://www.irn.org/basics/qanda.html)
Q. What is a large dam? How many large dams are there?
A: A large dam is defined by the dam industry as one higher than 15 metres
(taller than a four-story building). There are
C. Bond,
In lieu of the proposed dam, what would you propose to supply
power/water/flood control? I am no fan of big dams because of the way
they effect the riverine environment, at the same time my understanding is
that smaller dam/flood-control-reservoir
Comrades,
You regularly get mail asking for a quick read and endorsement. Can I
appeal to you to take this one seriously, as many thousands of people are
today putting their lives on the line for social and environmental justice
in India, and your signature below -- as an individual even --
