Chilean protestors clash with police as regulators approve five-dam project in Patagonia

Tuesday, May 10th 2011 - 09:50 UTC

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Chile approved on Monday the construction of a hydroelectric project that would flood Patagonian valleys and become the country’s biggest power generator, sparking violent protests. Read full article

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GeoffWard
I am in favour of this 5-dam-project.

Continental countries on the subduction zone have little opportunity to enjoy the oil boom and fast-track to First world Status of their oil-rich neighbour(s).

To stand still, as nations around them move forward, is not a policy that will keep governments in office.

Hydro-electricity, where it is available, is the obvious low-carbon solution - especially as nuclear power stations in the tectonic zones have been shown to be somewhat dangerous.
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