Impact analysis of small hydropower construction on river connectivity on the upper reaches of the great rivers in the Tibetan Plateau

Hydropower construction may alleviate regional power shortages, regulate river water volume, improve energy structure. However, extensive hydropower construction activities can reduce the river connectivity, which will further lead to biodiversity loss and ecological environment degradation. Most im...

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Main Authors: Dongchuan Wang, Xiao Wang, Yong Huang, Xian Zhang, Wei Zhang, Yan Xin, Ming Qu, Zejun Cao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-04-01
Series:Global Ecology and Conservation
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989421000469