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Originally Posted by Hersbird
Hydoelectric is the renewable that should have been expanding continuously since it's inception. We will all die on the sword trying to save a couple strains of native fish populations. The potential energy of freshwater returning to the ocean would provide the whole world with a lifestyle of energy usage higher than what the US enjoys. It doesn't even actually use any of the precious water, just holds it and releases it while generating energy.
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I watched a 24-part lecture series on energy from 'Great Courses',and the PhD doing the series said that most locals,which are sited to take advantage of hydro are already tapped.
And presently,as mountain glaciers melt away,Earth is losing more and more streams,rivers,and reservoirs for hydro.You ought to look at Hoover Dam right now from the air.It will break your heart.