The objective of this text is to analyze the problem of precariousness and overexploitation in work relations at Jirau Hydroelectric Power Plant, located in the city of Porto Velho (RO - Brazil), understanding it in the ...

Hydroelectricity was, for many years, one of the main ways to meet the new electricity needs of Latin American countries. This is evidenced by the presence of some of the larger plants worldwide and the high hydroelectric ...

The Brazilian relief, predominantly composed by small mountains and plateaus, contributed to formation of rivers with high amount of falls. With exception to North-eastern Brazil, the climate of this country are rainy, ...

The Brazilian relief, predominantly composed by small mountains and plateaus, contributed to formation of rivers with high amount of falls. With exception to North-eastern Brazil, the climate of this country are rainy, ...

Climate change may result in a significant reduction of hydroelectric resources, worrying countries that are heavily dependent on it like many in Central and South America, where most electricity demand is met through ...

Environmental impact assessment is a determining tool for the implementation or not of all types of developments that can cause some imbalance in the surrounding environment. Brazil is known for its strict environmental ...

In October 2013, The owner of the area where there was the old Steel Plant Marumby Ltda - Usimar in City-Rio Branco do Sul/PR, demonstrated interest in revitalizing the hydroelectric plant located on his property. Having ...

The need to expand the energy supply in order to provide economic growth and development is a growing reality in Brazil. However, the expansion of energy generated from hydroelectric power plants is controversial due to ...