Dams and Hydropower: Development or Destruction?

Wayland's Development or Destruction? series explores whether destruction is an inevitable consequence of development. The title Dams and Hydropower looks at whether the benefits of these water and power sources are outweighed by their negative impacts on the natural environment, on which we ultimately depend. The support material here gives teachers ideas for class discussions and activities linked to this theme, as well as handouts for the classroom.