CLIMATE WARS: A NEW HOPE OR THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK?

OPINION

In this editorial, we discuss climate change and the paths to be followed to avoid the worst dangers of global warming and advance further on climate issues.

INNOVATION – Article by Joaquim Levy (special guest)

In this section, Minister Levy comments on the perspectives for the electrification of vehicles in Brazil, which is currently facing regulatory barriers, and on the possibilities of biofuels.

REGULATORY

The regulatory section briefly reports on several legislative and infra-legal actions taken in the last days of December and on the discussions that will continue in 2022.

WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

In this section, we discuss the failure of assistance to indigenous nations, which was aggravated by the pandemic and the economic scenario.

INTERNATIONAL

This month's international section briefly covers the retail crisis in the UK electricity sector, which has bankrupted 25 suppliers since August 2021.

STRUCTURAL SUPPLY ANALYSIS

We present the updated demand and structural energy supply balance for the coming years and our traditional “delay meter”.