Hydro Power Generation 1n Nigeria: Impacts And Mitigation

Chioma, Opanweze; Thomas, Sadiq; Hussein, Suleiman U.; Aboi, Godwin; Oshiga, Omotayo; Ahmed, Ahmed Abubakar

doi:10.1109/icecco48375.2019.9043184

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“…Sedimentation in the impoundment area of the hydro dams contributes to GHG emissions through the mineralization process where it decomposes to produce CO2 (carbon dioxide) and CH4 (methane). Reservoirs with higher sediments raise aquatic weeds such as algae, and other plants, which increases the emission of carbon dioxide up to 0.03 pounds [29]. Additionally, the formation of large dam reservoirs increases the emission of greenhouse gases through the decaying of biomass from the vegetation in the large, flooded areas [26].…”

Section: Sedimentation and Ghg Emissionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A commonly used appraisal is the environmental impact assessment or EIA, which considers other implications on communities, culture, and economy aside from ecological impacts. [29]. However, past evidence indicated the implementation of EIA in Sarawak does not protect native customary land rights since it is not easily accessible and that the natives are disregarded from the whole assessment process [44].…”

Section: Mitigation Actionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A comprehensive review of the environmental impacts of hydropower projects in Sarawak, Malaysia

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Ming²,

Karunakaran³

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Sarawak is a state in Malaysia that has many potential sites for hydropower dams as Sarawak houses many hilly areas which are yet to be developed. As a result, many hydropower dams were proposed in Sarawak. This paper reviews the environmental and social impacts of hydropower projects in Sarawak. The murky river waters of Sarawak contributed to a high level of sedimentation in the hydroelectric plant reservoirs which increases the emission of greenhouse gases through mineralization and indirectly affects the lifespan of a hydroelectric plant. The ecosystem is adversely affected by the loss of trees, destruction of habitat for flora and fauna, and the narrowing of rivers due to sedimentation. The construction of hydropower plants forces nearby indigenous communities to relocate, which are given compensation by the Sarawak government. The issues behind the relocation process are explored in this paper with further details. The communities that are affected by the construction of the hydropower dams will have to be displaced from their original lands; thus, the approach by the government to compensate the affected locals in Sarawak is explored in this paper.

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Section: Sedimentation and Ghg Emissionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Mitigation Actionsmentioning

confidence: 99%