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Akwesasne and the history of hydropower
Hydropower has long been heralded as “clean,” “green” energy. Yet living in Akwesasne, just a few kilometers away from the Moses-Saunders Power Dam, it seems that almost every one of its approximately 13,000 residents is either sick or has a family member that is sick.
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How Cuba revitalised its energy sector while significantly reducing carbon emissions
Cuba has been revitalising its energy sector for the past 25 years. As a result, there has been a demonstrable rise in overall efficiency and a significant reduction in emissions.
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Nepal’s largest hydropower station starts operation
With the completion and operation of the Upper Tamakoshi hydroelectric power station, Nepal has not only resolved a long-standing problem of intermittent power shortages, but also realized the transformation from an electricity importer to an exporter.
![The first generator unit at the Upper Tamakoshi Hydroelectric Power Station, the largest of its kind in Nepal, begins operation on July 5, 2021. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]](https://f3b9m7v4.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/nepal-hydo-1626764408925065356-200x200.jpeg)