CARBON: Brazilian deep water oil Flashcards

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what are the social costs and benefits of the development of Brazilian deep water oil?

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costs

  • loss of the scenic coast due to offshore refineries
  • risks associated with drilling so far offshore (beyond helicopter range and rough seas make access difficult, as well as dealing with huge amounts of toxic, flammable and explosive gasses)
  • expensive equipment required

benefits

  • the discovery of oil deposits off the Brazilian coast in 2006 was one of the biggest oil finds ever, supporting the economic development of Brazil as an emerging country
  • diversifies the country’s energy mix (fossil fuels currently produce only 13% of electricity) to overcome droughts that affect its HEP production
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what are the implications for the carbon cycle of the development of Brazilian deep water oil?

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what are the consequences for the resilience of fragile environments of the development of Brazilian deep water oil?

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The pollution of coastal waters

Oil spillages

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