Hydroelectric dams could threaten the 'Grand Canyon of the east'

Hydroelectric dams could threaten the 'Grand Canyon of the east'

29 Jan 2013 15:27 - Jonathan Kaiman
Dams on the Salween River could damage ecosystems, displace people and lead to potentially catastrophic seismic events, warn environmental groups.

Obama rescues the Grand Canyon

13 Jan 2012 16:52 - Suzanne Goldenberg
Environmental groups have praised US President Barack Obama's move to limit uranium mining near one of the world's natural wonders, the Grand Canyon.

Grand Canyon uranium mining banned for 20 years

10 Jan 2012 13:03 - Staff Reporter
Environmental groups have hailed a ban on new mining claims around the Grand Canyon, saying it will secure Barack Obama's green legacy.