Dams On The Mekong Are Having Devastating Effects

Killing The Mekong (2013): Rich in extraordinary biodiversity, the Mekong River is the Amazon of South East Asia. But the construction of multiple dams threatens to have devastating effects on this energy and development-hungry region. For similar stories, see: Is the Three Gorges Dam a Ticking Time Bomb?    • Video   Bakun Dam - Malaysia    • A Malaysian Village On The Verge Of Destru...   Fighting the Selangor Dam - Malaysia    • Video   Subscribe to journeyman for daily uploads: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... For downloads and more information visit: http://www.journeyman.tv/film/5864/ki... Like us on Facebook:   / journeymanpictures   Follow us on Twitter:   / journeymanvod     / journeymannews   Follow us on Instagram:   / journeymanpictures   "Mekong River gives everything. Mekong river is mother," says one local. The river's cultural, environmental and economic significance is unmeasurable. But despite the threat of earthquakes, extinction of species and food shortages, the dream of hydropower - and the money it brings - is driving governments to turn its torrents into peaceful reservoirs. European consultant Poyry, who are working on the Xayaburi dam, have been accused by environmentalists of giving the Laotian government, "badly misleading advice". Meanwhile, fisheries expert Ian Baird points out, "the very people that regional governments and international organizations are spending a lot of time trying to alleviate from poverty are the ones who are going to be impacted". Tom Fawthrup – Ref. 5864 Journeyman Pictures is your independent source for the world's most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world's top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you'll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.