Negative externalities
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... s generated enough power to meet the demands of an expanding population. Yet, the question of sustainability is now coming into question. No longer is it believed that these dams will stand for the next 500 years. Siltation will, in 150 years, cover the intake valves of the Glen Canyon Dam, effectively eliminating its power generating capabilities. Further the costs of externalities, especially those with respect to the environment, may exceed the benefits of these large dams.
The process of erecting a large dam requires large initial capital outlays and intensive use of labor. Workers on both the Bonneville and Glen Canyon dams were exposed to significant amounts of danger during the construction process. In order to carve the canyon walls into the requisite form for the Glen Canyon dam dynamite was necessary. In addition to the risks inherent t ...
