It is so odd how little space hydro takes up in energy discourse
I agree! Obviously no form of energy is without its costs, but hydro is far more destructive than many acknowledge. I wrote this piece about that, mostly focused on displacement:
The challenges of dam-induced displacement: Reducing risks and rethinking hydropower
Dams pose considerable social, environmental, and climate risks, including the displacement of millions of people. As investments in new hydropower dams accelerate—with most planned for low- and middl...
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