When the subjects of energy efficiency or the green economy are discussed, solar and wind power dominate the discussion. But hydropower, which has been employed in Massachusetts for 300 years, tends ...

Hydroelectric power generation hit a 10-year high in Europe in 2024, while hydro growth in other regions—most notably China—kept the technology at the top of the list when it comes to global energy ...

Droughts led to a drop in generation from hydroelectric plants, and fossil fuels filled the gap. This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in ...

LITTLETON, Colorado, June 5 (Reuters) - Europe's power generation mix looks set to get dirtier over the coming summer after an enduring dry spell depleted reservoirs and crimped hydro-electricity ...

LITTLETON, Colorado, June 7 (Reuters) - The failure of the Nova Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine this week has brought sharp focus on the important role that hydroelectric dams play in energy ...

The struggle of the world’s largest source of renewable last year could have important implications for the fight against climate change. By Manuela Andreoni Global pollution from electricity ...

Caitlin Grady is affiliated with the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Geophysical Union. She receives funding from the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of ...