Energy and environment in Brazil

Authors

  • José Goldemberg Universidade de São Paulo
  • Oswaldo Lucon Secretaria de Meio Ambiente de São Paulo

Keywords:

Brazil, Power sector, Policies, Sustainability

Abstract

Energy production and use present environmental impacts, but the present consumption patterns can be improved through a more efficient use of energy and a shift from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy. Due to hydroelectricity and bioethanol, Brazil still has a comfortable position compared to the rest of the world. Self-sufficient in oil, the country today discusses how to supply natural gas and electricity in the medium and long terms, with different positions about the path to follow. The present article proposes recommendations, with special focus on the electricity sector.

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Published

2007-04-01

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 59 (2007)

Section

Energy Dossier

License

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How to Cite

Goldemberg, J., & Lucon, O. (2007). Energy and environment in Brazil . Estudos Avançados, 21(59), 7-20. https://revistas.usp.br/eav/article/view/10203