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SMALL WATER POWER PLANTS POSE REAL THREAT TO ARMENIA'S ECO-SYSTEMS
arminfo
Thursday, September 13, 18:11
Small water power plants pose a real threat to Armenia's eco-systems,
President of Ecolur NGO Inga Zarafyan told journalists on Thursday.
She said that there already are 140 small WPPS in Armenia, with 70
more being built.
"They are building several plants on one and the same river. As a
result, the rivers are being 'chained' with kilometers long pipes.
This cannot but affect the bio-diversity of the nearby areas,"
Zarafyan said.
She said that some big companies are buying outdated licenses to
build even more plants.
"All this is being done under the cover of 'green energy' even though
this has nothing to do with it. We suggest that the authorities
stop these projects until they have a clear strategy in this field,"
Zarafyan said.
arminfo
Thursday, September 13, 18:11
Small water power plants pose a real threat to Armenia's eco-systems,
President of Ecolur NGO Inga Zarafyan told journalists on Thursday.
She said that there already are 140 small WPPS in Armenia, with 70
more being built.
"They are building several plants on one and the same river. As a
result, the rivers are being 'chained' with kilometers long pipes.
This cannot but affect the bio-diversity of the nearby areas,"
Zarafyan said.
She said that some big companies are buying outdated licenses to
build even more plants.
"All this is being done under the cover of 'green energy' even though
this has nothing to do with it. We suggest that the authorities
stop these projects until they have a clear strategy in this field,"
Zarafyan said.