Hydroelectric power accounts for nearly 16% of the world's electric production. Electricity is produced by water falling through a turbine, either from a natural or artificial waterfall. Hydroelectric …
Hydropower Grows Steadily Worldwide
The use of hydropower for electrical generation has grown steadily worldwide. New technologies make hydropower more efficient and less intrusive into the environment and tourist views. This article …
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The Week in Water: May 12-18, 2012
The Week in Water brings you blue living news from around the web. I know I get tired swimming in the ocean, so it must be exhausting being a baby sea turtle. Except that it's not. Just a couple of …
The Week in Water: Apr 14-20, 2012
The Week in Water brings you a roundup of blue living news from around the web. I love these fog collection techniques to bring clean water to developing countries. Bringing water to an exam may …
Kainji Dam Shut Down Due to Leaks
Half of Kainji Dam's power units have been shut down due to excessive water leaks. Minister of Power Prof Bart Nnaji said the leaks could flood one of the two power stations on the dam. To prevent …
The Week in Water: Mar 10-16, 2012
Happy St. Patrick's Day! The Week in Water brings you latest news in Blue Living Ideas from around the web. The EPA has reversed its finding in Dimock, Pennsylvania. Dimock is the small town where …