Hydropower Good or Bad?
By Aly, Imani, And Derek
Enviornment
Any source of power can have negative impacts on the environment, and hydropower is no exception. When a hydropower dam is constructed, it blocks a flowing river and essentially turns it into a stagnant lake, and in many cases, fish are no longer able to follow their usual path. Some salmon and other fish populations have been decimated—and several even classified as endangered—as a result of dam construction.
Destroys homes
If dam brakes, the water will destroy everything in its path.
Kills wildlife
Dams push fish down stream.
Effects Everyday life
Building dams interferes with the natives that live in the area.
The Bottom line
Hydropower has been a great and economical source of generating electricity. However, with the advance of modern technologies and findings, this traditional system is under a microscopic search. There are many articles published against the use of hydropower. It is estimated that by 2020, the percentage of power from hydropower dams will come down to just 4 percent. This is also because there are no new plants or dams to build on hydropower. Wind and solar energy are taking the center stage as a cheap and best alternate source of energy. So, it will not be a surprise to see the disappearing interest in hydropower electricity.