ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS OF HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS

Including Health in Environmental Assessments of Major Transport Infrastructure Projects: A Documentary Analysis

Background Transport policy and practice impacts health. Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) are regulated public policy mechanisms that can be used to consider the health impacts of major transport projects before they are approved. The way health is considered in these environmental assessments (EAs) is not well known. This research asked: How and to what extent was human health considere...

Application of Microseismic Monitoring Technique in Hydroelectric Projects

Review of Optimal Selection of Turbines for Hydroelectric Projects

The human demand for electricity and fresh water is ever increasing. Due to the nature of hydropower and its economic, social, and environmental benefits, hydropower will be an important contributor to the energy mix of the future. Isolated areas, severely underdeveloped regions, disaster-stricken zones, and remote military outposts have one common need: readily available and efficient means of...

Optimal design of hydroelectric projects in Uttara Kannada, India

The planning of water resources depends on the type and size of projects, the ecological factors involved, etc. Emphasis is placed on presenting an overview of water resources through meteorological, hydrological, ecological and economic data. Economic data include all costs and benefits, specifically those hitherto under estimated, environmental social costs and benefits. This study was carrie...

Combining Life Cycle Environmental and Economic Assessments in Building Energy Renovation Projects

Abstract: Buildings currently play a fundamental role for the achievement of the sustainable development goals as they are responsible for several environmental, social, and economic impacts. Energy renovation projects of existing buildings can support the reduction of environmental impacts by leading, at the same time, to economic and social advantages. In this paper, the life cycle assessment...