Includes bibliographical references (p. 61) and index.
Contents:
Turning water into power -- The history of hydropower -- The dam -- Sea power -- The geography of hydropower -- The real cost of power.
Summary:
Discusses the pros and cons of hydroelectric power, including an overview of its history in the United States and other countries' attempts to balance electric needs and the environment.
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