Dam owners present hydropower as a “clean” technology. But outdated dams can hurt rivers.

Cost of maintenance & decommissioning of dams not sufficiently considered, as a result more and more people are living downstream of dangerously aging dams https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jan/22/un-warns-most-will-live-downstream-ageing-large-dams-2050 @WWFLeadWater @jjopperman @climateWWF @IUCN_Water

“Removal of the four dams would bring a great revival to the river.” - With an average age pushing 100-years and little energy to offer, it’s time to free the Kennebec. OpEd from @SalmonNews and @TroutUnlimited. #maine #river https://www.pressherald.com/2021/01/23/commentary-removing-brookfield-renewable-dams-would-protect-kennebec-species-that-depend-on-it/