Dam Mania Strikes the Mekong

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Dam-mania is striking the Mekong--the river that winds through six countries, from the Tibetan Plateau to Vietnam. China is leading the charge in building and financing dams. The rapid changes have begun to take a toll on the river's ecology, fishing communities, and endangered fish species. Photography/Production by Jocelyn Ford. Images courtesy of Dawn Rooney, University of Texas Libraries Viewed 1576 times.