Carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) concentrations and emission in the newly constructed Belo Monte hydropower complex in the Xingu River, Amazonia

<p>The Belo Monte hydropower complex located in the Xingu River is the largest run-of-the-river (ROR) hydroelectric system in the world and has one of the highest energy production capacities among dams. Its construction received significant media attention due to its potential social and envi...

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Main Authors: K. R. de Araújo, H. O. Sawakuchi, D. J. Bertassoli Jr., A. O. Sawakuchi, K. D. da Silva, T. B. Vieira, N. D. Ward, T. S. Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2019-09-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:https://www.biogeosciences.net/16/3527/2019/bg-16-3527-2019.pdf