Hydroelectric Power
By: Abbie Clark & Emily Chaney
Pros
- It is a green source of energy
- It slows down global warming
- You can control the flow of water
- You can us the dam's water for irrigation, drinking water, and recreation
- Helps prevent droughts
- It is a renewable source of energy
Cons
- Building the dam itself is really expensive
- If there is a drought you won't have any electricity
- If you dam an area it floods the surrounding habitats and plant life
Stance
Although the cons might be bad it is still a better source of energy than fossil fuels.