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Environmental licensing for hydroelectric projects in Brazil : a contribution to the debate (Vol. 1 of 3) : Summary report (English)

This study points out that hydroelectric plants will continue to play a prominent role in the Brazilian electric matrix. A significant portion of the potential hydroelectric plants of the country is located in the Amazon, environmentally sensitive region. The licensing of hydroelectric projects in Brazil is considered a major obstacle for the expanding the capacity of generating electricity. The non-expansion, in turn, represents a serious threat...
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Environmental licensing for hydroelectric projects in Brazil : a contribution to the debate (Vol. 1 of 3) : Summary report (English). Washington, DC: World Bank. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/780411468236700081

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