The construction and operation of pumped storage hydroelectric (PSH) facilities raise several environmental concerns. These concerns relate to habitat disruption, water quality, aquatic life impacts, and energy consumption. Construction of PSH facilities typically involves creating or modifying reservoirs, which can lead to habitat loss and fragmentation, impacting terrestrial and aquatic species. Building the dams, powerhouses, and transmission lines requires clearing vegetation and disturbing soil, which can increase erosion....
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