Geological and Geotechnical Characteristics of Ntem Formations: Insight of its Applications in the Memve’ele Dam Construction (Southern Cameroon)
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DOI: 10.1007/s10706-020-01312-7
Abstract: This paper discusses the geological and geotechnical potentialities of Ntem formations from the Memve’ele dam construction. Stratigraphic formations on the dam site consist from top to bottom sand, silty sand, silty, silty clay, very to… read more here.
Keywords: dam construction; memve ele; geological geotechnical; ntem formations ... See more keywords
Response of the nitrogen load and its driving forces in estuarine water to dam construction in Taihu Lake, China
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-09454-0
Abstract: To regulate the water level and minimize the occurrence of water eutrophication in shallow lakes, dams and gates are often constructed in rivers. However, this practice may result in a deterioration of water quality in… read more here.
Keywords: dam construction; pollution; water; taihu lake ... See more keywords
Mainstreaming health impact assessments in environmental impact statements into planning obligations in post dam construction in Metolong, Lesotho: A qualitative investigation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04362
Abstract: Health impact assessment (HIA) is internationally identified as a mechanism for ensuring that potential health impacts of project proposals are considered before project implementation. This study examined the inclusion of HIAs in environmental impact statement… read more here.
Keywords: dam construction; environmental impact; post dam; health ... See more keywords
Temples, travesties, or something else? The developmental state, ecological modernization, and hydroelectric dam construction in India
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DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2019.104642
Abstract: Abstract Hydroelectric power is the world’s largest source of renewable energy. It can encourage economic development while reducing carbon emissions, but large hydroelectric projects have serious social and environmental consequences. Democratic Developmental and Ecological Modernization… read more here.
Keywords: construction india; development; hydroelectric dam; construction ... See more keywords
Dam Construction as an Important Anthropogenic Activity Disturbing Soil Organic Carbon in Affected Watersheds.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.9b06304
Abstract: To explore whether and how anthropogenic activities related to surface water regulation (i.e. dam construction) disturb soil ecosystems in the surrounding uplands, a long-term monitoring program was conducted from 1998-2017 in the Three Gorges Reservoir… read more here.
Keywords: soil organic; soil; dam construction; organic carbon ... See more keywords
REVIEW OF CRITERIA ON MULTI CRITERIA DECISION MAKING (MCDM) CONSTRUCTION OF DAMS
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DOI: 10.21660/2019.55.87673
Abstract: Complexity of dam construction leads to special attention when it comes to constructing in terms of determining the priority scale of development if there are several alternative locations related to various criteria. These criteria include:… read more here.
Keywords: decision; dam construction; multi criteria; construction ... See more keywords
The Effect of a Dam Construction on Subtidal Nematode Communities in the Ba Lai Estuary, Vietnam
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DOI: 10.3390/d12040137
Abstract: Nematode communities and relevant environmental variables were investigated to assess how the presence of a dam affects the Ba Lai estuary benthic ecosystem, in comparison to the adjacent dam-free estuary Ham Luong. Both estuaries are… read more here.
Keywords: lai estuary; dam construction; nematode communities;