Having been on safari in Luangwa National Park, Zambia the alleged
'commie',
US Person, is pleased to know Zambia's government has decided not to construct a mega-dam across the free flowing Luangwa River.
[photo credit: WWF] The Luangwa River valley is home to many of Africa's iconic animals, including 400 bird species, and the only home for reintroduced black rhino in Zambia. Constructing a dam at the Ndevu Gorge would have fragmented the ecosystem along with the livelihoods of numerous human settlements that depend on the 638 mile river for food and tourists who flock there to enjoy one of Africa's remaining wild places.
WWF said it is committed to helping the nation develop an alternative energy plan that does not depend on hydroelectric power to meet emission and development goals. Just one third of Earth's longest rivers remain free flowing. Aquatic habitat fragmentation is a major factor in the 83% decline in fresh water species since 1970. The Muchinga Escarpment is an ideal location for wind and solar power installations. Senior Chief Luembe of the Nsenga thanked the government for listening to his people's plea not to dam the river and disrupt a gem of the African wild.
Green Kudos go to Zambia!
WWF said it is committed to helping the nation develop an alternative energy plan that does not depend on hydroelectric power to meet emission and development goals. Just one third of Earth's longest rivers remain free flowing. Aquatic habitat fragmentation is a major factor in the 83% decline in fresh water species since 1970. The Muchinga Escarpment is an ideal location for wind and solar power installations. Senior Chief Luembe of the Nsenga thanked the government for listening to his people's plea not to dam the river and disrupt a gem of the African wild. Green Kudos go to Zambia!