Dams
Why Europe wants to tear down thousands of its dams
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Could beavers be the secret to the fight against wildfires?
These eager beavers saved the Czech government $1.2 million
To save salmon, they fought the government for 20 years—and won
How removing a dam could save North Carolina's ‘lasagna lizard’
The tragic backstory of one of the most haunted roads in America
This crumbling dam could wipe out cultural treasures
Kayaking and stargazing in Alentejo, Portugal
The woman who helped save Egypt's temples from doom
Is building more dams the way to save rivers?
13-foot-long stingray found in deep hole in Mekong River
New megadams threaten world’s biggest fish
A rising sea is eating away this Brazilian town
This odd Colorado River fish faces an uncertain future
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