Russian Key to the Mekong River

... of the countries hogs the blanket of the Mekong to itself, which further exacerbates the situation. For example, in 2020, the Cambodian government refused to build two dams—in Sambor and Stung Treng; however, China continues to build several mega-dams, Laos plans to build 54 hydroelectric power plants on the Mekong and its tributaries, and the Vietnamese government has decided ... ... MW Luang Prabang Dam on the Lower Mekong, which will cause irreparable damage to the river delta. “The Mekong Knot” and Russia’s Prospects Global warming is aggravating the situation as the glaciers of the Himalayas are rapidly melting. The increase ...