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Dam Breaching Is Bad for Idaho
The latest push comes from Washington state, where Governor Jay Inslee (D) and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D) are calling to remove 4 dams on the Snake River… Read the full article: Dam Breaching Is Bad for Idaho
WA’s Deadline for No More Fossil Fuel Impossible if Snake River Dams Breached, Study Says
The 4 lower Snake River dams are essential to meeting the Northwest’s climate goals to decarbonize the electric grid by 2045, according to a new analysis commissioned by Northwest River Partners. Read the full article: WA’s Deadline for No More…
To Protect the Grid & Meet Climate Goals, We Need the Lower Snake River Dams
The headlines in recent weeks have been startling: Extreme heat and energy shortfalls in much of the country could lead to power outages this summer across the Midwest, Texas, and California, and another active wildfire season in the West will…
To Protect the Grid & Meet Climate Goals, We Need the Lower Snake River Dams
The headlines in recent weeks have been startling: Extreme heat and energy shortfalls in much of the country could lead to power outages this summer across the Midwest, Texas, and California, and another active wildfire season in the West will…
New Report: Value of Lower Snake River Dams Effectively Irreplaceable in Meeting Region’s Decarbonization Goals
Breaching the dams would cost $15 billion just to replace energy value, increase greenhouse gas emissions, and make decarbonizing the grid by 2045 almost impossible Vancouver, Washington — June 29, 2022 — Northwest RiverPartners today released a report analyzing the…
Dam Politics: Why Public Power Utilities Are Pouring Cash Into the Campaign To Support Lower Snake River Dams
Northwest power utilities have poured more than $2 million into a public relations campaign to convince the region’s residents that breaching four hydropower dams on the Lower Snake River. Read the full article: Dam Politics: Why Public Power Utilities Are…
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Biden Administration’s BPA Study Confirms: Breaching Dams Would Cost Billions, Slow Fight Against Climate Change
BPA Study: Dam Removal Gambles $75 Billion on Emerging Technologies NOAA “Review Draft” Concedes: Dam Removal Doesn’t Guarantee More Salmon Vancouver, Washington — July 12, 2022 — The Biden Administration released two documents today regarding the Lower Snake River dams…
Dam Breaching Would Hurt Idaho’s Farmers
Agriculture is the backbone of Idaho. The agricultural industry is one of the largest contributors to the state’s economy, and our farmers’ crops feed people all over the world. A big reason why this is possible is thanks to the…
Newhouse Files Bill To Save Snake Dams. Reaction to Latest Dam Breaching Report Swift
Republican representatives, led by Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced federal legislation on Thursday to protect the 4 lower Snake River dams from being breached. Read the full article: Newhouse Files Bill To Save Snake Dams. Reaction to Latest Dam Breaching…