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The dam dilemma: How to build anew without repeating old harms

As the U.S. and other countries expand clean energy, large hydropower dams, often seen as a reliable renewable solution, can come with significant environmental and social costs if not planned thoughtfully.

The dam dilemma: How to build anew without repeating old harms
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As the U.S. and other countries expand clean energy, large hydropower dams, often seen as a reliable renewable solution, can come with significant environmental and social costs if not planned thoughtfully.

Originally published at Phys.org

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