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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile River promises to transform Ethiopia’s economy. But in Egypt and Sudan, the dam is seen as a threat as they depend on the river for the majority of their freshwater. WSJ explores what the true impact of Africa’s biggest-ever dam will be and why reaching an agreement is proving difficult over definitions of drought and impacts downstream. Chapters: 0:00 The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam 0:46 The dam’s impacts 1:52 The dam’s energy output 2:54 Sudan and Egypt 4:56 What’s next? Breaking Ground Breaking Ground digs into megaprojects around the world, uncovering what these developments might mean for the surrounding region and the ultimate costs. #Ethiopia #Egypt #WSJ