Brazil’s hydropower faces risk from drying river basins
September 14, 2024
Brazil’s hydropower faces risk from drying river basins Sub: Geo Sec: Mapping Context: Soil moisture in Brazil’s main hydropower river basins has hit nearly two-decade lows. This drought threatens long-term impacts on Brazil’s energy sector, even after the rains return. Details: Hydropower typically generates about two-thirds of Brazil’s electricity. Years of weak rainfall […]