Julie Turkewitz, José María León Cabrera and Federico Rios

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Hydropower Was Ecuador’s Answer to Climate Change. Until the Drought Hit.

December 30, 2024December 30, 2024Julie Turkewitz, José María León Cabrera and Federico RiosComments Off

An extraordinary drought has drained Ecuador’s rivers and reservoirs, leading to power outages of up to 14 hours. Some fear this is the beginning of a larger global crisis.