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Catastrophic Flood Exposes the Risks of Nepal’s Hydropower Bet
Climate & EnergyNY Times29 Aug, 03:01 pmAtlasHour
Climate & Energy

Catastrophic Flood Exposes the Risks of Nepal’s Hydropower Bet

The loss of power-generating capacity has raised questions about an ambitious expansion of renewable energy in one of the world’s most hazard-prone mountain regions.

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The loss of power-generating capacity has raised questions about an ambitious expansion of renewable energy in one of the world’s most hazard-prone mountain regions.

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