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Keep in mind that hydropower is extremely disruptive to the water ecosystem up and downstream of the facility, destroying habitats and biodiversity. Definitely
by technocratius 6y ago
Keep in mind that hydropower is extremely disruptive to the water ecosystem up and downstream of the facility, destroying habitats and biodiversity. Definitely not the type of side effects you'd consider OK if it's your mission to combat the effects of climate change...
- Hammershaft 6y agoAs water becomes more scarce hydro power is also creating geopolitical instability that threatens war. Look at the Ethiopian dam project that threatens to dry out the nile, or Chinese dam projects that threaten to cut off agricultural water to some of the most populated regions in India.
- technocratius 6y agoExactly
- samcheng 6y agoWith glaciers and mountain snowcaps melting, I'd guess that developing countries would continue to invest in hydrological engineering projects. They give electricity, yes, but they also help prevent flooding, and provide year-round water for irrigation and cities. The slow spring melt of mountain snow turns into a sudden post-storm flood, if the temperatures are warm enough...