Has Hydropower Made the World More Flood‐Prone?
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DOI: 10.1029/2025ef006648
Abstract: Hydropower has emerged as a cornerstone of global renewable energy initiatives, providing a reliable and renewable source of electricity essential to achieving low emissions targets. However, its expansion, especially in high‐precipitation and mountainous regions of… read more here.
Keywords: made world; hydropower; hydropower made; hydropower dams ... See more keywords
Carbon Emissions and Vegetation Dynamics: Assessing the Spatiotemporal Environmental Impacts of Hydropower Dams in the Lancang River Basin
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DOI: 10.3390/f15050872
Abstract: Recent decades in the Lancang River Basin have witnessed extensive construction of hydropower dams, profoundly impacting the local environment. Utilizing high-precision satellite data, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of vegetation cover and carbon emissions, integrating… read more here.
Keywords: construction; vegetation; hydropower dams; lancang river ... See more keywords