September in Brazil marks a stark reality this year—the country’s hydroelectric plants are bracing for the lowest natural water inflow in nearly a century. As the Electric Sector Monitoring Committee (CMSE) scrambles to maintain energy stability, Brazilians are gearing up for a rise in electricity costs. The dwindling river flows are prompting a shift to […]
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