LECTURE #12 -2 HYDRO POWER AND ITS IMPACTS ON ENVIRONMENT
Channel: USMAN JAVAID
Date: 08/11/2022

Electricity can be produced by hydropower without releasing any greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. However, it can also result in risks to the environment and society, including ruined habitat for wildlife, deteriorated water quality, impeded fish migration, and reduced recreational value of rivers.
The primary drawbacks of hydroelectric power are listed below.
It affects the environment. The potential negative effects of hydroelectric electricity on the environment may be its biggest drawback.
It causes people to move.
It is Pricey....
There are Droughts, Limited Reservoirs, and It's Not Always Safe.
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https://kiwienergy.us/pros-and-cons-of-hydroelectric-energy/

https://www.envirothonpa.org/documents/19bHydropowerAdvantagesandDisadvantages.pdf