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Hydroelectricity in Canada

Controversy swirls over Canadian plan to build vast new hydroelectric plant in Labrador

Environment

As Canada confronts its need for electricity and a desire to reduce the amount of carbon it pumps into the atmosphere, it’s turning to two, large hydroelectric dams in Labrador. But there’s potential for other environmental damage that has many in the area saying “no thanks.”

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