Record number of river barriers removed across Europe in 2023 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/15/record-number-of-river-barriers-removed-across-europe-in-2023

"#Europe removed a record number of #dams and other barriers from its #rivers in 2023, helping to restore its disturbed waterways to their natural states. Nearly 500 barriers were taken out last year, according to figures compiled by #DamRemoval Europe, an increase of 50% from the year before. #France led the way with 156 removals, the report found, followed by #Spain, #Sweden and #Denmark."