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Tale Of Two Droughts: Venezuela and India Hit By El Nino Energy Shortages

Tale Of Two Droughts: Venezuela and India Hit By El Nino Energy Shortages

Posted on 23. Dec, 2009 by Ross.

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One nation left Copenhagen happy with the weak international climate change deal; the other left screaming at the developed world and capitalism. Both have experienced severe energy shortages as a result of climate-induced droughts which have decimated the two countries’ hydroelectric power stations.
The difference between India and Venezuela, however, is that India has averted the [...]

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India To Suffer From 20,000 MW Energy Shortage As Monsoon Fails Due To El Nino

India To Suffer From 20,000 MW Energy Shortage As Monsoon Fails Due To El Nino

Posted on 15. Jul, 2009 by Ross.

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With the monsoon season less of a deluge and more of a drip, India is about to suffer under a gigantic energy shortfall which threatens to only get worse unless the rains come back in force.
The country is currently facing an energy shortage of 15,000 to 20,000 megawatts (MW) in electricity generation, Indian Power Minister [...]

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