Dry weather in southwestern China has crippled huge hydroelectric dams, forcing cities to impose rolling blackouts and driving up the country’s use of coal.
Tag: Hydroelectric Power
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Plaintiffs in Long Fight Over Endangered Salmon Hope a Resolution Is Near
The Biden administration is in talks with tribes, environmental groups and others fighting for dams to be removed from the lower Snake River in the Pacific Northwest.
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The Coming Crisis Along the Colorado River
Overuse and climate change will mean sharp cuts in water use.
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Hit Hard by High Energy Costs, Hawaii Looks to the Sun
The state is seeking to replace coal and oil with solar energy, aiming to rely extensively on rooftop panels on single-family homes.