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BBC: Laos has given the go-ahead to build a massive dam on the lower Mekong river, despite opposition from neighbouring countries and environmentalists.
A formal ceremony marking the start of full construction at Xayaburi would be held on Wednesday, the government said.
Countries downstream from the $3.5bn (£2.2bn) dam fear it will affect fish stocks and the livelihoods of millions.
The announcement came as leaders from Asia and Europe began a two-day meeting in the Laos capital, Vientiane. ......
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Laos approves Mekong ‘mega’ dam
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on November 5th, 2012
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