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Controversial hydropower project in Iceland
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The Kárahnjúkar Hydropower Plant in Iceland is a massive project designed to produce electricity for an aluminum smelter. It involves damming rivers, creating reservoirs, and using underground tunnels to generate power. Completed in 2009, the plant has faced criticism for its environmental impact and heavy use of foreign workers. Despite controversy, it remains the largest power plant in Iceland, providing energy for industrial operations in the region.

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