In runup to the world climate summit that will be held in Paris this month, Brazil promised to cut its carbon emissions 43% by the year 2030 and announced an expansion of renewable energy sources. A shortening of the rainy season means less reliance on hydro-electric energy. Up until now, this energy source has been complemented by thermo-electric power, which has caused a great increase in greenhouse gas emissions. Brazil’s energy experts are now betting on wind energy to resolve many of the nation’s problems. teleSUR