An interactive website that explains the effects of dams was made public yesterday by the Hydropower Reform Coalition. www.dameffets.org explains how the surrounding vegetation, fish, recreation areas and river flow can be impacted by dams. Also explained is how hydropower dams can be operated to minimize the impacts and enhance river quality.
After all hydro may not be greenScientists around the world are suggesting that hydropower generation may not after all be carbon-free. Research shows that reservoirs emit greenhouse gases, albeit in different degrees. Find out what the science says and read some related articles.  |
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