Lake Baikal in danger, scientists warn against dam

An article in the Gulf Times on 6 September 2015 discusses current threats to Lake Baikal and its ecosystems, including plans by neighbouring Mongolia to build a dam on the Selenga River, considered the most important water source for the lake.

http://www.gulf-times.com/culture/238/details/453886/lake-baikal-in-danger,-scientists-warn-against-dam

 

Lake Baikal threatened by Mongolian dam and pipeline - article in 'The Conversation'

"Mongolia is hoping a massive dam on its largest river could provide much needed power and water for the country’s booming mining industry. However environmental groups are concerned that the hydroelectric power plant and a related pipeline project will do immeasurable environmental damage to oldest and deepest freshwater body in the world: Lake Baikal."

Read the whole article.

The Baikal seal is found nowhere else on Earth. Sergey Gabdurakhmanov, CC BY