California startup Natel has 2 missions: stop climate change & protect biodiversity. Their novel turbine technology is making hydropower safer for wildlife and building healthier river ecosystems. Watch this 4-minute film about Natel Energy and founders Gia Schneider and Abe Schneider, part of the NextNow digital series profiling solutions to climate change and the people behind those solutions.
Sterling Watson spoke with Hydro Leader about leading FishSafe turbine design and how Natel's vision inspires her and the young professional she mentors. Page 32.