Published 1992 | Version v1
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Itaipu and the environment: technology and development

Creators

Description

Itaipu Binacional is an autonomous entity built by Brazil and Paraguay, which has the official concession to realize the hydric resources utilization from Parana River. This paper describes programs and projects aim to minimize environmental impacts and effects caused by Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant, including environmental policy and fish preservation. (M.V.M.). 2 figs, 2 tabs

Availability note (English)

Available from the Nuclear Information Center of Comissao Nacional de Energia Nuclear, RJ (BR).

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Portuguese)
Itaipu e o meio ambiente: tecnologia e desenvolvimento

Publishing Information

Imprint Pagination
20 p.

Conference

Title
International Seminar on Energy and Environment at Bacia do Prata Integration.
Original Conference Title
Seminario Internacional Energia e Meio Ambiente na Integracao da Bacia do Prata
Dates
6-8 May 1992.
Place
Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil).

INIS

Country of Publication
Brazil
Country of Input or Organization
Brazil
INIS RN
27022111
Subject category
S13: HYDRO ENERGY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference, Non-conventional Literature
Descriptors DEI
BRAZIL; BRAZILIAN ORGANIZATIONS; ECOLOGY; ENVIRONMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY; FISH PASSAGE FACILITIES; HYDROELECTRIC POWER; HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS; HYDROLOGY; LAKES; LIMNOLOGY; MIGRATION; PARAGUAY; RIVERS; SEDIMENTS; SOCIAL IMPACT; TECHNOLOGY IMPACTS; WATER RESERVOIRS
Descriptors DEC
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; ELECTRIC POWER; ENERGY SOURCES; LATIN AMERICA; NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; POWER; POWER PLANTS; RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES; SOUTH AMERICA; SURFACE WATERS