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10 iconic rivers at risk
from harmful hydropower

NEW REPORT: Free-flowing rivers like the Ayeyarwady and the Thanlwin are at risk from harmful, high impact hydropower. Keeping them free-flowing is critical to tackling climate and nature crisis, and for the people and nature that depend on them.

Read about the 10 most iconic rivers at risk in the world here.
 
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