RIVER, AFRICA Alternative Titles: Baḥr Al-Nīl, Naḥr an-Nīl Nile River Nile River, Arabic Baḥr Al-Nīl or Nahr Al-Nīl, the longest river in the world, called the father of African rivers. It rises south of
The Nile is also a source of hydroelectric power. Dams have been built on the river to generate electricity, which has helped to power the economies of the countries it flows through. In addition to its practical importance, the Nile is also a major tourist attraction. People from all over...
located in Africa, has been an essential part of everyday life for thousands of years. It is an important water source for irrigation, transportation, and trade. The Nile River is a fascinating subject, and there is much to learn about one of the largest rivers in the world. So,...
The Three Gorges Dam, officially opened in May, 2006, is the largest hydroelectric power dam(水力发电坝) in the world. It was conceived (设想) as a means of controlling floods, improving shipping and providing electricity to millions of people, but may cause serious damage to the economy ...
The number of hydroelectric dams in biodiversity hotspots (Africa, South America and Asia) is growing rapidly. To establish their environmental impact, it is essential to understand the dynamics of wildlife communities before and following the establishment of dams. We evaluated the impacts of the ...
A hydro-electric power plant, the Irkutsk Hydroelectric Power Station, was built on the Angara River, the only river draining Lake Baikal. The dam regulates the flow of the river and causes water-level fluctuations in Lake Baikal. These water-level changes result in a large part of the Selen...
Emerging climate change mitigation policies focus on the implementation of global measures relying on carbon prices to attain rapid emissions reductions, with limited consideration for the impacts of global policies at local scales. Here, we use the Zambezi Watercourse in southern Africa to demonstrate...
During dry seasons, the Sennar Dam on the Blue Nile in Sudan as well as other dams like Jabal al-Awliya and Khashm al-Qirbah, provide irrigation water, hydroelectric power, and enhanced water supplies for Egypt. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was started on the Blue Nile in ...
The increased use of hydropower is currently driving the greatest surge in global dam construction since the mid-20th century, meaning that most major rivers on Earth are now dammed. Dams impede the flow of essential nutrients, including carbon, phosphor
Innovations in Hydroelectric Power for Sustainable Development in Africa 2025, Sustainability and Climate Change Exploring Simulation–Optimization for Sustainable Groundwater Management: A Critical Review 2025, Clean - Soil, Air, Water The implications of further reservoir development on the Blue Nile in ...