With climate change pushing countries towards renewables, over 3000 hydropower dams are planned or under construction in the Balkan peninsula. 🏔
But as photographer Nick St.Oegger discovered on a trip to the Albanian Alps, one-size-fits-all solutions can do more harm than good.
During his travels, @aquietamerican documented how the hydropower boom is leaving a catastrophic impact on the livelihoods and culture of the local communities.
Visit the link in bio to learn more about his photo series, ‘The Lament of The Mountains.’
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