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Environmental Impacts of Dams and Irrigation Projects on Thermal Pollution
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What is thermal pollution?
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The release of heated water into a natural body of water
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Thermal pollution is the release of heated water into a natural body of water, typically from industrial or power plant operations. This can have a number of negative impacts on the environment, including harming aquatic life, disrupting ecosystems, and increasing the risk of flooding.