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The Hydropower Industry’s Sustainability Conundrum
Hydropower makes up the majority of the world’s renewable energy capacity, but it’s not necessarily an environmentally friendly form of power. However, groups are working to improve hydropower technology to make it more sustainable in the long term.
You hear a lot of talk about sustainability these days, but what exactly does the word mean? According to dictionary.com, one definition is: “The quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources, and thereby supporting long-term ecological balance.” It’s obviously a worthwhile goal, but actually achieving the objective is not as easy as it sounds, especially for companies in the hydropower industry.