Reimagining hydropower in the United States

被引:2
作者
Haemmerli, Hannah L. [1 ,2 ]
Gerlak, Andrea K. [2 ,3 ]
Swanson, Tyler [3 ]
机构
[1] Washington State Univ, Sch Environm, Pullman, WA 99163 USA
[2] Univ Arizona, Udall Ctr Studies Publ Policy, Tucson, AZ USA
[3] Univ Arizona, Sch Geog Dev & Environm, Tucson, AZ USA
来源
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-WATER | 2024年 / 11卷 / 05期
关键词
conflict; dams; renewable energy; tribes; WATER;
D O I
10.1002/wat2.1735
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
In this Perspective, we review the clashing narratives around the role of hydropower in the United States' (US) energy future. In doing so, we reveal how hydropower is regarded as a keystone for the renewable energy transition but also viewed as a harmful technology with significant negative environmental and social impacts. These narratives can be seen in the contrasting future renewable energy visions of US government agencies, the hydropower industry, NGOs, and Tribal governments. We review critical lessons learned from past dam- and hydropower-related challenges to reimagine a just energy future for the US that bridges diverse sectors, jurisdictions, and values. We conclude by highlighting some key paths forward that might result in more resilient and adaptive water and energy systems as the country strives to decarbonize. This article is categorized under: Human Water > Human Water Human Water > Water Governance<br /> Science of Water > Water and Environmental Change<br /> Engineering Water > Planning Water
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