[LMB] "Civilization isn't just electricity."

[Peter H. Granzeau]

At 06:52 PM 2/7/2008, Mark Allums wrote:
>Lois McMaster Bujold wrote:
> >
> > The thing I wonder is, why isn't more being done to bring more
> > hydroelectric on line in the U.S.?  Talk about a proven system, and
> > green as all get-out.  Geography?  Politics?  Does anyone know why this
> > isn't being more promoted?
> >
> > Ta, L.  (Who thinks civilization is indeed electricity, and tech in
> > general.)
>
>We already produce all the hydroelectricity possible.  And it isn't
>eco-friendly.  Also:  The rivers are drying up, in case you haven't noticed.

Rivers don't dry up because they are dammed and used for 
hydroelectricity.  They dry up because they are used for irrigation; 
spread over thousands of acres of land, and evaporate.  I believe the 
Colorado river is the prime example.

I don't know whether the maximum use of rivers for hydroelectricity 
has happened in the USA or not.


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Regards, Pete
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