An Open-Data Based Assessment of Expected Changes in Land Use and Water Availability as a Result of the Construction of the West Segment of the Nicaragua Interoceanic Canal

Nicaragua is preparing the construction of an interoceanic canal that will be the longest and largest canal on Earth. An environmental and social impact assessment was published in 2014 supporting a general viability of the canal. Nonetheless, several scientists and societal actors raised serious co...

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Main Authors: Andrea Muñoz Ardila, Angela Rebscher, Jochen Hack
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Environments
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3298/5/1/14