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How Hydropower Plants Work

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Hydropower plants produce about 24 percent of the world's electricity and supply more than 1 billion people with power. Find out how hydropower plants work.

10 Innovations in Hydropower

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People all over the world are working on turning this very ancient power source into an even more important modern one. And that means a lot more than dams.

Top 5 Innovations in the Electric Power Industry

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Would you buy a home without functioning power outlets? We've come to depend on electric power for many of our day-to-day activities. What innovations have been made in the electric power industry? Keep reading to find out.

Natural Wonder: Niagara Falls Quiz

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All that majesty, power and water didn't stop Oscar Wilde from quipping about Niagara Falls being the second disappointment in the married life of many American brides who spend their honeymoon there. Test your knowledge of the famous natural site.

How Grid Energy Storage Works

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Grid energy storage is discussed in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about grid energy storage.

Top 5 Alternative Power Systems

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Alternative energy isn't so "alternative" anymore. It's in the news, on political platforms, atop roofs and filling gas tanks, and the options have grown enough to change the conversation: It's not whether we want it, but which kind we want.

Fallout: What Would Happen if the Hoover Dam Broke?

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The Hoover Dam holds back 10 trillion gallons of water. That's enough to cover the entire state of Connecticut. How much damage would be done if the dam broke?

How the Hydrogen Economy Works

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With fossil fuels in limited supply, the ever-increasing consumption of this commodity causes problems ranging from global warming to dependence on outside oil sources. Hydrogen is a possible fix, and the technology to take advantage of it is already out there. Find out the benefits of and hurdles facing a hydrogen economy.

How Water-powered Clocks Work

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Water-powered clocks are explained in this article. Learn about water-powered clocks.

How California's Power Crisis Works

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Another series of rolling blackouts are hitting California. Learn why this is happening and how it affects you.

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