Energy as a driver of change in the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence River Basin

Energy is an important driver of change in the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence River Basin, having a large impact on the environment and the economy. Demand for energy in the basin over the past 50years has been met by a mix of sources, mainly coal, oil, conventional natural gas, nuclear, and hydropower. However, in the last decade there has been a shift towards an increased capacity in renewable energy production and unconventional natural gas. Each …