Six years after the Ahunan Pumped-Storage Hydropower Project began in Pakil, the promised renewable energy has brought environmental degradation, displacement, dwindling water sources, and threats to the residents’ livelihood. PAKIL, Laguna — “There was life. There was peace. Now, it’s covered in patches. Some areas are yellow, others have turned brown, and some are already barren. It’s crying out for help.” This is how Priscila ‘Ela’ Regalado,…
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