5 Myths and 5 Facts about the Columbia-Snake River Systemto power generation Wind and solar can...
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The dams aresalmon-killers!
The lower Snake Riverdams aren’t importantto power generation
Wind and solar can replace hydropower in the Pacific Northwest today
Removal of the lower Snake River dams will save salmon and the orca population
More than 95% of juvenile fish pass through each of the eight federal dams
The Lower Snake River Dams alone provide enough clean energy to power 1.87 million homes
The orcas’ diet is dependent on fishfrom dozens of rivers
Salmon and orcas face a number of challenges, including sea lions, ocean acidification, underwater noise, water pollution, habitat loss and more
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The orcas rely heavilyon Snake River salmon
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Wind and solar energy aren’t as reliable and have shorter life spans than hydroelectric equipment
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5 Myths and 5 Facts about theColumbia-Snake River System
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