Perhaps, but definitely something to worry about after net zero. Dams, especially existing ones, tend to cause local damage to a handful of species, while the natural gas they take off the grid damages nearly all of the ecosystems on the planet while killing people even in normal operation.
Dams are hugely problematic in their own way. Dam removal is a real thing. We may want fewer dams in the future.
Perhaps, but definitely something to worry about after net zero. Dams, especially existing ones, tend to cause local damage to a handful of species, while the natural gas they take off the grid damages nearly all of the ecosystems on the planet while killing people even in normal operation.
It’s a strong argument in favor of nuclear power. You get power like a dam, but without the impact on local ecosystems.