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Claude Arpi
Claude Arpi is a writer based in Auroville near Puducherry, India.
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The Himalaya has been in the news and not for a good reason: The pilgrimage town of Joshimath is sinking.
The article discusses the sinking of the pilgrimage town of Joshimath in India, as observed by the National Remote Sensing Centre of ISRO. It highlights the town's religious significance and its categorization in the highest seismic risk zone. The article also covers China's reaction to the incident, attributing the subsidence to India's infrastructure projects. Furthermore, it details China's own infrastructure developments in Tibet, including the Pai-Mo Highway and a large hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which have raised concerns in India. The author emphasizes the fragility of the Himalayan ecology and the potential risks of excessive development, including the possibility of earthquakes and landslides. The article concludes with a call for cooperative efforts in addressing environmental and developmental challenges in the Himalayan region.
Adnan Bhat
Adnan Bhat is a journalist based in New Delhi, India.
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Electricity Crisis in Jammu and Kashmir: A Persistent Challenge Amid Development Claims
The article discusses the chronic power crisis in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), India, highlighting the region's increasing energy demands and the challenges in meeting them. It covers the state's reliance on hydropower, the inefficiencies and losses in the power distribution system, and the political promises made to address these issues. The state Power Development Department (PDD) and experts predict a significant rise in electricity needs, while the peak deficit during winter months is already substantial. The article also touches on the financial burden of purchasing power and the contentious relationship with the National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC), which controls a large portion of J&K's hydropower but shares little with the state. The Jammu Kashmir Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) aims to harness more hydropower to reduce the deficit, but faces challenges such as funding, environmental concerns, and geopolitical issues with Pakistan over the Indus Water Treaty. The article includes statements from various officials and experts, including Shahnaz Goni, Haseeb Drabu, Shah Faesal, and Professor Shakeel Romshoo, and mentions the stalled negotiations for the return of power projects to the state.
Soumik Dutta
Soumik Dutta is a journalist based in Bengaluru, India.
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The Sikkim Disaster: A Tale of Corruption and Neglect in India's Power Sector
The article discusses the aftermath of a disaster in Sikkim, India, and the decades of planning and violations that led to it. It highlights the Sikkim government's hydropower policy and the memorandum of understanding with Teesta Urja Limited, which set a precedent for agreements with other independent power producers. The article reveals various violations, including unauthorized share dilutions and the government's failure to receive its share of equity. It also details the influx of foreign direct investment from tax havens into private companies in Sikkim's power sector. The article names several companies and investors involved in these transactions, including Athena Projects Private Limited, Asian GencoPvt Ltd, and Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners. It also mentions the involvement of politicians and bureaucrats in these irregularities and the lack of action despite the Comptroller and Auditor General's reports highlighting illegalities. The article concludes by reflecting on the disaster's impact and the state's missed opportunities for revenue and power generation due to corruption.
Tom Fawthrop
Tom Fawthrop journalist aurhor & film-maker based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Previously based in Phnom Penh /Manila the Philippines. Covered many major events in Asia during last 40 years- Cambodia refugees 1979 Inside Phnom Penh 1981 rebirth from Year Zero. Phillippine protest revolt after ...
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Laos Dam Project Raises Concerns for Former Royal Capital
A Thai-backed hydropower dam is being constructed on the Mekong River near the UNESCO heritage site of Luang Prabang, the former royal capital of Laos. The project aims to export electricity to Thailand but has raised concerns about the impact on the scenic heritage site.
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Abhaya Raj Joshi
Abhaya Raj Joshi is a journalist based in Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Nepal’s Madhesh province lacks in biodiversity research & conservation
Abhaya Raj Joshi has written a series of articles focusing on various environmental and wildlife conservation issues in Nepal. Topics range from the lack of biodiversity research in Madhesh province, the threats faced by wild canines during the festival of Diwali, to the potential benefits of 'predator-proof' husbandry in reducing human-leopard conflicts. Joshi also covers technological advancements in tiger conservation, legal challenges to 'triple taxation' on community forests, and the underpowered but determined wildlife crime fighters in Nepal. The articles discuss the controversy over hydropower development in protected areas, the implications of gifting rhinos to China, the return of wolves to the Himalayas, and the first otter sighting in Chitwan National Park in two decades. Additionally, Joshi reports on a super flock of pigeons, snow leopard sightings, vulture colony threats, the cultural reverence for sarus cranes linked to the Buddha, the management of human-friendly rhinos, the threat to an endemic lizard by a highway, and revisions to Nepal's wildlife compensation program.
Raihana Maqbool
Raihana Maqbool is a journalist based in Srinagar.
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In Kashmir, Village Lives in Darkness as Nearby Hydropower Project Does Not Reach Them
The article focuses on the plight of the residents of Chandaji, a remote village in Indian-administered Kashmir, which lacks electricity despite being near the Kishanganga Power Project. The villagers, including the Gujjar indigenous group, rely on firewood for light and heat, causing health issues due to smoke inhalation. The village's isolation and lack of government recognition contribute to its difficulties. The state's Power Development Department acknowledges the challenges of electrifying such areas but has not provided a timeline for when electricity will be available. The article highlights the impact of the lack of electricity on education and health, and the villagers' calls for alternatives like solar lights. Raihana Maqbool, the journalist, translated interviews from Urdu to English to convey the villagers' struggles.
Ashley Parsons
Ashley Parsons is a journalist based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
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The Valbona River in Peril
The article discusses the environmental and social challenges posed by the construction of 14 small-scale hydropower plants (SHPs) along the Valbona River in Northern Albania. Despite the river's ecological and cultural significance, the Albanian government has not intervened to protect it. The company Gener2 holds the concession contracts for the SHPs, which are opposed by local residents and activists due to concerns over environmental damage, economic impact, and lack of proper public consultation. Catherine Bohne and the organization TOKA are at the forefront of the opposition, employing legal challenges, international advocacy, and grassroots activism. The article highlights the resistance faced by locals, including intimidation and censorship, and the dysfunctional Albanian court system. Efforts to promote sustainable tourism and gather environmental data are also mentioned as part of the ongoing fight to preserve the river.
Nehru Pry
Nehru Pry is a Cambodian Freelance video journalist and a documentary filmmaker. He has worked for numerous Media outlets including Radio Free Asia (RFA), the Associated Press (AP), Ruptly, Mongabay, ABC News Australia, Cambojanews, Mekong Eye, China Daily and others. As a solo video ...
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Cambodian authorities greenlight studies for major Mekong hydropower dam
The article discusses the revival of plans for the Stung Treng hydropower dam in Cambodia, a 1,400-megawatt project that had been previously shelved due to environmental and social concerns. Despite a 2020 ban on damming the Mekong River's mainstream, the Royal Group, a major conglomerate, has been granted permission to conduct feasibility studies for the dam. The project has faced criticism for its potential impacts on local communities, fisheries, agriculture, and endangered species within the Stung Treng Ramsar site. The Lower Sesan 2 dam, also developed by Royal Group, has been cited as an example of the negative consequences of such projects. Local communities express fear and skepticism about the dam's potential effects and the government's commitment to the moratorium. The article also highlights the lack of clarity and conflicting narratives regarding the project's status.
Abby Seiff
Abby Seiff is an award-winning freelance journalist with a decade of experience reporting and editing in Asia. Her writing and photography have appeared in Newsweek, Time, The AP, Foreign Policy, The Guardian, and more. She also regularly edits and writes reports for think-tanks, security firms, ...
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In the Mekong, questions arise over impact of favoring hydropower
In the Mekong region, the impact of hydropower projects on local communities and the environment is increasingly questioned. Despite being a cornerstone of development plans, new data reveals significant economic and environmental costs, including food insecurity, flood damage, and loss of fisheries. Local residents and experts express concerns about the adverse effects, while some governments and investors begin to reconsider hydropower in favor of less environmentally damaging alternatives like solar energy.
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