Proposed project in northeast India could provide abundant power supply . The project would lead to flooding of whole towns in ecologically rich area . Area is increasingly sensitive as some financial backers pull out of project . Area is one of U.N.-designated energy reserves .
Proposed dam in northeast Turkey could provide abundant power supply . The project would lead to flooding of whole towns in ecologically rich area . Issue is increasingly sensitive as some financial backers pull out of project . Area is one of U.N.-designated biodiversity hotspots .