> Hydropower can definitely be sustained indefinitely.
That’s absolutely not what “sustainable” means.
The difference between “renewable” and “sustainable” isn’t a fringe concept. It’s been pretty well accepted for about 55 years now.
That’s absolutely not what “sustainable” means.
The difference between “renewable” and “sustainable” isn’t a fringe concept. It’s been pretty well accepted for about 55 years now.
And even in the specific meaning you are pushing, the actual impact of hydro is questionable. Until you take a die hard position that no ecosystem whatsoever should be disturbed the benefit vs loss analysis is more than compelling.
Definition #2:
> the quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources, and thereby supporting long-term ecological balance: