Russian Key to the Mekong River

... important to maintain a balance between industrial growth and habitat preservation. With this balance disturbed, disastrous consequences ensue, whose negative effects span through many generations. A case in point is the construction of dams on the Mekong River. The role that the Mekong plays in continental Southeast Asia can hardly be exaggerated. The mighty river is the source of water and sustenance for ten million people across six nations as well as a major traffic artery, capable of providing ...