Ecological Impact of Itaipu Binacional: Consequences and Measures
Explore the ecological impact of Itaipu Binacional, the world's largest clean energy generator situated at the border of Brazil and Paraguay. Learn about the environmental consequences, population displacement issues, and ecological measures to mitigate the impacts of this massive hydroelectric project.
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ITAIPU BINACIONAL Leon Frei Ewelina Ulanicka Mads Alb k S rensen Source: www.iagua.es-Itaipu Binacional: la mayor central generadora de energ a limpia y renovable del planeta
1.Facts Worlds largest clean energy generator The border of Brazil and Paraguay; the Panama River Area: 1350 km2 Length: 170 km Total capacity: 14000 MW Average: 95 million MWh per year
Source http://ea.com.py/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/itaipu-desvio.jpg
2. Consequences for the population officially 4000 people relocated for the project Another source - 40.000 Brazilians, 25.000 Paraguayans Compensation issues Resistance Environmental sin Source: http://www.capitanbado.com/files/2016/10/DI05F1VIER.jpg
3. Consequences for the environment Regulated flows of the dam Groundwater sink Sedimentation Erosion
4. Ecological measures Project Gralha Azul Afforestation project 700 km2destroyed during construction 630 km2afforested since http://www.clmais.com.br/informacao/54339/o-que-a-gralha-azul-tem-haver-com-o-pinh%C3%A3o
4. Ecological measures Project Mymba Kuera Minimizing effects of reservoir flooding Catch and release of animals 27150 animals captured in total (7547 mammals, 1848 birds and 5674 arachnids), and released Highly respected organisation for preservation and protection of animals. http://jie.itaipu.gov.br/node/48598
5. Ecological disaster as a result of ecological greed? http://mundomelhor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/hidreletrica-itaipu-binacional.jpg
