Building a better dam map
Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 10:00
in Mathematics & Economics
Humans have been building reservoirs and dams for thousands of years. Over the past few decades, their construction has spiked as our need to harness water critical in flood control, irrigation, recreation, navigation and the creation of hydroelectric power has grown. And while dams and reservoirs have important benefits, they can also be disruptive and costly to both humans and the environment.