# Hydroelectric Power on The No Agenda Show Hydroelectric Power comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2014 to January 2026. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** July 2014 – January 2026 - **Related topics:** [Al Gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [Anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), [Dams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dams.md), [Dopamine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dopamine.md), [Engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engineering.md), [Erosion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erosion.md), [Fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [Fossil Fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [Fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [Fusion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fusion.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### Hydroelectric Dams, Microsoft Fusion and AI Business Models - **Episode:** [1836: Big Bully](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-22 - **Time:** 1:13:04–1:16:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully/chapter/hydroelectric-dams-microsoft-fusion-and-ai-business-models.md Environmental policies in California and Washington that involve removing hydroelectric dams to protect salmon are criticized for reducing cheap energy availability. While Microsoft explores fusion power for its data centers, skeptics argue that coal and gas will remain necessary to meet AI's growing power needs. The conversation also touches on the "Total Accessible Market" for AI, questioning if companies like Anthropic (Claude) can achieve profitability given the high costs of queries. Keywords: [hydroelectric power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydroelectric-power.md), [salmon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salmon.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [fusion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fusion.md), [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md) ### Food Industry Neuroscience and Hydroelectric Global Warming - **Episode:** [1663: Climate Change Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-23 - **Time:** 49:56–52:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/food-industry-neuroscience-and-hydroelectric-global-warming.md A former FDA chief's book is discussed, revealing how the food industry uses neuroscience to hook consumers on fat and sugar by triggering dopamine responses. In a separate report, large-scale hydroelectric dams are identified as major contributors to global warming due to reservoir emissions. The hosts debate whether this is genuine environmental concern or oil industry propaganda. Keywords: [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [neuroscience](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neuroscience.md), [dopamine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dopamine.md), [hydroelectric power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydroelectric-power.md), [dams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dams.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) ### Al Gore Greenwashing and Japanese Internment History - **Episode:** [1366: Pingdemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1366-pingdemic.md) - **Published:** 2021-07-25 - **Time:** 1:57:20–2:01:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1366-pingdemic/chapter/al-gore-greenwashing-and-japanese-internment-history.md A discussion on "greenwashing" highlights Al Gore's criticism of firms like Exxon using carbon credits. A separate historical segment explores the Pacific War Museum in Fredericksburg, Texas, noting that Japanese internment during WWII was largely restricted to the US West Coast. This regional focus contradicts the common perception that internment was a nationwide practice. Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [greenwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greenwashing.md), [hydroelectric power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydroelectric-power.md), [japanese internment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japanese-internment.md), [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md) ### Niagara Falls Water Manipulation, Hydroelectric Scams - **Episode:** [632: The Weed Mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/632-the-weed-mobile.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-07 - **Time:** 2:28:03–2:31:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/632-the-weed-mobile/chapter/niagara-falls-water-manipulation-hydroelectric-scams.md A report reveals that Niagara Falls is a highly manipulated engineering site rather than a purely natural wonder. By treaty, up to 75% of the water is diverted through pipes for hydroelectric power, with the flow only increased during tourist hours to maintain the appearance of the falls. The riverbed has been reshaped with cofferdams and dynamite to control erosion and optimize power generation, a practice dating back to the era of Nikola Tesla. Keywords: [niagara falls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/niagara-falls.md), [hydroelectric power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydroelectric-power.md), [nikola tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nikola-tesla.md), [erosion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erosion.md), [tourism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourism.md), [engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engineering.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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