A hydroelectric dam is supposed to optimize water usage as well as generate power.<\/p>\n
The need for energy has become a global issue that affects millions around the world. But when a massive hydroelectric dam was constructed to stop flooding in an iconic nation in South America, authorities quickly realized that water flow was not in fact being reduced.<\/strong><\/p>\n What caused increased water flow at this iconic hydroelectric dam in South America?<\/p>\n Over the past few decades, we have come to learn that the global energy industry is the primary driver of the greenhouse effect.<\/p>\n The burning of coal, oil, and gas for electricity purposes, as well as heating requirements, is the largest and most notable source of global emissions. It accounts for approximately 68% of global greenhouse gases and roughly 90% of all carbon dioxide emissions.<\/strong><\/p>\n Fossil fuel energy generation fills the world with emissions, and the ocean absorbs the vast majority of the heat produced by emissions.<\/p>\n As the oceans become warmer every year, they provide more and more energy for huge hurricanes and storms. Recent research indicates that record-high ocean surface temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico have exacerbated climate change in the region<\/strong> over the past few decades.<\/p>\n Al Gore brought the issue of climate change to the public’s attention with his 2006 documentary, An Inconvenient Truth<\/em>.<\/p>\n At the time, most simply shrugged their shoulders at the warnings from the previous Presidential candidate; however, with this year being the 20th anniversary of the film, we are now seeing that Mr Gore’s warnings were a glimpse into our future.<\/strong><\/p>\n As the international energy market is, without a doubt, the primary contributor to climate change, decarbonizing the sector is essential to saving the planet.<\/p>\n Recent developments in new energy-generating technology have given the world hope of averting a climate disaster.<\/strong> Such as a Dutch startup that has been experimenting with powdered iron as a powerful fuel source.<\/a><\/p>\n We have seen several iconic bodies of water that are simply evaporating before our eyes as global warming reaches unprecedented levels.<\/p>\n One of America’s most emblematic lakes, the Great Salt Lake in Utah, has lost two-thirds of its mass over the past few decades<\/a>. And experts note that things are only going to get worse.<\/strong><\/p>\n In Colombia, a massive hydroelectric dam has seen dramatic increases in water flow, as noted by the official statement from ANLA<\/a> (available in Spanish).<\/p>\n In March, the NOAA warned of supercells with the potential to produce strong tornadoes. This led to significant flooding across several states.<\/a><\/p>\n More and more nations around the world are seeing their infrastructure face a significant risk of damage<\/strong> as flooding becomes a major concern. But when the issue affects their ability to generate energy for the population, the problem becomes a national emergency.<\/p>\n South America overall has relied on the oil industry for the majority of its power.<\/p>\n However, as Colombian authorities have been monitoring the water flow from the Urr\u00e1 I Hydroelectric Plant<\/strong>, they made a worrying discovery. The risk of localized flooding is one that this nation knows all too well.<\/p>\n The National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) has reported a 69% increase in water inflow at the Urr\u00e1 I Hydroelectric Plant.<\/p>\n The surge of water has pushed reservoir levels far beyond their safety limit. The influx of water threatens areas along the Sin\u00fa River with floods<\/strong>, but investigations are underway to determine the cause of this strange increase in water inflow.<\/p>\n Some nations have opted to turn to the wind power sector as a primary energy resource<\/a>; however, Colombia relies heavily on the massive hydroelectric dam for its energy, and this development has raised alarm bells as to the future of the facility.<\/p>\n Disclaimer: Our coverage of events affecting companies is purely informative and descriptive. Under no circumstances does it seek to promote an opinion or create a trend, nor can it be taken as investment advice or a recommendation of any kind.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A hydroelectric dam is supposed to optimize water usage as well as generate power. The need for energy has become a global issue that affects millions around the world. 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Decarbonizing the global energy industry is paramount to our collective future<\/h2>\n
The floodgates are open: Why modern infrastructure is failing<\/h2>\n
A significant development in Colombia has raised alarm bells<\/h3>\n