Helle Abelvik-Lawson

Helle Abelvik-Lawson is a PhD candidate and contributor to Energydesk. Follow her on Twitter: @Abelvixx.

Brazil Gets Carbon Credits for “Methane Factory” Amazon Dams

An expert on hydroelectric dams has criticized a scheme allowing companies building dam projects in the Brazilian Amazon to claim carbon credits.

August 17, 2016

The Sao Luiz do Tapajos dam is the first of four slated to be built on the Tapajos River.

August 2, 2016

Environmental licensing would be "auto-approved" once an Environmental Impact Assessment has been submitted.

May 30, 2016

The transition to renewables will not be environmentally, economically, or socially perfect.

December 28, 2015