Climate Quote by Seth Moulton
“Though dams and artificial lakes can have significant negative environmental impacts, when carefully considered, mitigated, and managed, the benefits of hydropower often outweigh these costs.”
About This Quote
Hydropower offers benefits that can outweigh its environmental harms when carefully managed.
In simple terms: Hydropower benefits can outweigh harms
Weigh ecological costs vs. energy gains
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- energy policy
- infrastructure planning
- conservation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure responsible hydropower?
- What alternatives exist?
Management may be costly and complex