Uganda's thirst for hydropower raises fears for environment

Murchison Falls is a magnet for tourism but energy projects, not least a possible dam, threaten the wildlife havenAlong the road that takes you into Murchison Falls national park, animals once roamed freely. Narrow roads provided the perfect environment for them, so "they [didn't] feel like they are in a foreign land", says tour operator Everest Kayondo.But not any more. The park's lush forest is being uprooted and red trucks and yellow diggers stand ready to pave the road - and the way for new energy projects. Continue reading...