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Question
Briefly discuss the significance of this energy source in ensuring sustainable development.
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Solution 1
For the following main reasons, hydroelectric electricity is extremely important to guaranteeing sustainable development:
- Hydroelectric power is a sustainable energy source that doesn't harm the environment or deplete natural resources because it is produced from water, a renewable resource.
- When compared to the usage of fossil fuels, hydropower generation results in much fewer greenhouse gas emissions, which contributes to the mitigation of air pollution and global warming while also fostering environmental sustainability.
Solution 2
Significance:
- Environment friendly or pollution free.
- Renewable source of energy.
- Cheaper in long run.
- Allows utilisation of a natural resource hitherto has waste by storage.
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