14 reasons to say NO to mega hydroelectric plants

This Spanish-language infographic by the Fundacion Solon lays out 14 reasons to say no to mega hydroelectric plants:

  • deforestation

  • flooding

  • relocation of communities

  • lack of consultation

  • obstruct free movement of boats and fish

  • contaminate water (e.g., mercury)

  • potential for dam collapse

  • not clean energy

  • higher costs and lower return than promised

  • will increase national debt

  • corruption

  • will not be profitable

  • there are other alternatives

  • is an obsolete model of development