Would you support the installation of new hydropower projects on rivers in the southern Andes of Chile?
In order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and reduce its dependence on foreign energy sources, the Chilean government has set a goal for 70% of Chile’s electricity to be generated from renewable sources by 2050. The proposal is to build five large dams on rivers fed by the ice fields in largely undeveloped regions.
Some argue that these projects will do great ecological damage and significant social damage, owing to the displacement of several small communities.
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Assignment
▶ If you were the Chilean Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, how would you balance the opportunities to reduce fossil fuel use against the potential environmental impacts of projects of this sort?
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Guidelines
You must have five pro/con bullet points to back up the defense of your position or stance.
A couple of pros and a couple of cons, a total of five in all.
You must have a minimum of 5 sources for your pros/cons, one for each bullet point. These should be in the form of a url for the internet site that you got your information from. Do not give me the url for the search engine page, I want actual links to articles and information.
. However, if all your pros/cons come from the same source make sure to us an asterisk to point that out. For example: *All my pros and cons come from the same source, link to the source.
Your final discussion/defense should be at least 200 words in length.
Submit via word document to Canvas by 11:59pm on March 06, 2024
When all else fails, look at the example!
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