Hydroelectric power generation not climate friendly

February 24, 2005
Source: New Scientist
Original story — link verified on February 24, 2005

Contrary to popular belief, hydroelectric power can seriously damage the climate. Proposed changes to the way countries' climate budgets are calculated aim to take greenhouse gas emissions from hydropower reservoirs into account, but some experts worry that they will not go far enough.

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