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Latin America's Energy Crisis and the Search for Alternatives
Latin America faces an energy crisis due to drought-affected hydropower. Countries explore alternatives like nuclear and green hydrogen, while lithium extraction faces opposition.
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Energy SecurityLatin AmericaSustainabilityRenewable EnergyEnergyDrought
Comisión De Hidroeléctrica (Cel)American LithiumYellowcakeCentra Za Istraživanje Održivosti (Cisger)Novi Putevi
Daniel AlvarezNajib BukeleVito CalderonAleks GodojAnsgar PinkovskiRobert Habeck
- What are Brazil's plans regarding green hydrogen?
- Brazil is actively pursuing green hydrogen production, leveraging its abundant renewable energy resources to potentially create a global hub for this industry, attracting foreign investment with newly implemented supportive laws.
- What alternative energy source is El Salvador considering?
- Countries like El Salvador are exploring nuclear energy as an alternative, aiming for research and energy-producing reactors within seven years, considering it a clean energy source.
- What is the main cause of the energy crisis in Latin America?
- Latin America is facing severe energy shortages due to prolonged droughts affecting hydropower generation, leading to rationing and conflicts over resource allocation.
- What is the current sentiment towards green hydrogen in the region?
- Initial enthusiasm for green hydrogen is waning due to high investment costs, with experts advocating for smaller, better-planned projects to ensure financial and environmental sustainability.
- What are the concerns surrounding lithium extraction in Latin America?
- Lithium extraction for electric vehicle batteries is facing increasing opposition due to water consumption concerns in drought-prone regions, particularly in Peru, with ecological activists raising concerns about water contamination and ecosystem disruption.