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Hot Dam #Hydroelectricity is getting less reliable due to global warming. And the world is doubling down on it.

Hot Dam Hydroelectricity is getting less reliable due to global warming. And the world is doubling down on it. In the rush to decarbonize the world’s economy, there’s one simple, surprising technology that’s more important than any other: water falling down a hill. Huge dams fitted with hydroelectric power plants may seem very 20th century. … Continue reading Hot Dam #Hydroelectricity is getting less reliable due to global warming. And the world is doubling down on it.

Nearly Half of Western U.S. Power Plants Vulnerable to Climate Change

Nearly Half of Western U.S. Power Plants Vulnerable to Climate Change The desert Southwest will be the hardest hit. The effects of climate change could hamper electric generating capacity in the Western U.S. during peak summertime energy use by about 3 percent on average, and up to nearly 9 percent if there is ongoing drought. … Continue reading Nearly Half of Western U.S. Power Plants Vulnerable to Climate Change