This episode is about Hydropower Pros and Cons (and How it Works).
Here's a summary of what I will talk about:
Pros
Eco friendly
Positive Social Impact
Improves the local economy
Promotes sustainability
Renewable Resource
Flexible and works also at night
Highly-Efficient
Reliable
Safe
Supports local irrigation
Low Operational Costs
Cons
Local Environmental Impact
Requires large areas of land
May cause floods
Not Always Safe
It Relies on Local Hydrology
It Displaces People
Expensive Upfront investment
Lack of new suitable sites for a dam
Learn more about the hydropower Pros and Cons) on the Sustainability Success website!
