Environmental controversy on the Gabcikovo-Nagymaros water dam, the Danube river. The aspects of Hungarian science

Abstract

Abstract. Although not a formally closed one, the issue of the water dam between (Czecho-) Slovakia and Hungary seems to be dead at least on scientific level. This paper analyses especially the role of Hungarian science in the controversy. What scientist projected before and detected after the construction concerning the environmental effects. The case gives also evidence how political actions use scientific results and superimpose science-lead policy aspirations.