«A balanced use of CRAs should focus on improving functional and ecological attributes of forested landscapes, e.g., habitat integrity (and thus biodiversity), carbon stocks, and water balance regulation, crucial for maintaining
hydroelectric power generation in Brazil.»
Lactalis» Buffalo and Nampa facilities both utilize
hydroelectric power generation as part of the company's effort to pursue non-fossil fuel - based energy sources and prevent carbon dioxide emissions.
In fact, the drought in the U.S. southeast this past year threatened to close nuclear plants in North Carolina and literally cut Georgia's
hydroelectric power generation by half.
«Options could include nuclear and
hydroelectric power generation, as well as managing demand.»
Minerals, oil and gas development,
hydroelectric power generation, and basic foodstuffs like rice and maize have a smaller role.
J&D find that water will be a relatively small contribution to overall energy production, since wave power is only practical near coastlines, and most areas suitable for
hydroelectric power generation are already in use.
Dependence on such resources exposes the continent to the risks of reduction in agricultural production, municipal water supply for home use and sanitation services, industrial water use and
hydroelectric power generation.
And there are few rivers remaining that can be dammed for
hydroelectric power generation.
The decline in
hydroelectric power generation may additionally reinforce competition and conflicts over fossil energy sources.