Tag: hydroelectric power
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Devastation in the Alps: Swiss glaciers lose a quarter of their volume in a decade
Warming climate drives drastic glacier melt in Switzerland Swiss glaciers are melting at an alarming pace as climate change intensifies, according to a comprehensive study by the Swiss Glaciers Monitoring Network (Glamos). The decade from 2015 to 2025 saw a 24% decline in glacier volume, a figure that cements concerns about the long-term viability of…
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Roller-Compacted Concrete Work on Diamer-Bhasha Dam to Begin in 2024
Introduction to the Diamer-Bhasha Dam Project The Diamer-Bhasha Dam, a monumental project in Pakistan, is making significant headway as the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) announces that Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) work is set to commence early next year. This ambitious initiative aims not only to provide essential water storage but also to generate hydroelectric…