Rethink Sustainability
Did you know that we get about 2/3 of the electricity we use in the U.S. by burning fossil fuels? In fact, that’s how most regions in the world get most of their electricity.
There is only one exception.
South America.
Most of the electricity (more than 2/3) in South America comes from renewable resources. Read on to learn more about why South America helps us rethink sustainability.
Watch
Paraguay’s Congress
July 2019
On the strategic use of Paraguay’s renewable energy resources. (Spanish w/English subtitles)
Políticamente Yncorrecto
March 2023
Re: Paraguay’s clean energy future. (Sunday news program; Spanish w/English subtitles)
Forever Learning Institute
April 2024
“With Energy Justice for All.” Part of Duke’s Reunion Weekend 2024. (English)
Read
Announcement – May 2024
CRISP Ideation Award
Renewable Energy Transformations in Uruguay: South American Climate Change Policy as Democratic Resilience. Read more here
Report – February 2023
Itaipu Post-2023 Inflection Point
Assesses the current state of Itaipu Binational Dam (Brazil-Paraguay) negotiations and makes recommendations. Read the report (English/Spanish) or learn more about the Duke-based Itaipu Post-2023 research team.
Book
Hydropolitics
An in-depth look at the people and institutions connected with the Itaipu Dam, the world’s biggest producer of renewable energy. More here
Christine Folch 