The article discusses the conflicting perception of hydropower as a clean energy source versus the ecological benefits of dam removal. Through personal reflection and expert quotes, it highlights the false dichotomy between these two viewpoints, asserting that not all dams are tied to energy production and emphasizing that the removal of some dams leads to significant ecological benefits, including the restoration of ecosystems and support for Indigenous communities. Critics argue for a more nuanced understanding of energy policy that considers both the advantages of hydropower and the need for river health.
"So much of public policy is driven by bumper stickers. The notion that hydropower and dam removals are fundamentally at odds represents a false dichotomy."
"Most of the dams we've removed had no connection to energy production. In fact, fewer than 50 hydropower dams have been removed since the 1990s."
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