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During the World Cup, Brazil wins in renewables

In the last 10 years, sustainable energy production has grown by around 30% in the country

Among all the competitors in group G of the World Cup, When it comes to renewables, Brazil is the champion. According to data from ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency), the production of sustainable energy in green and yellow country grew by around 30% in the last 10 years, which represents 43,5% of the country's entire energy matrix.

If we consider only electrical energy, which totals more than 80% in renewable, while the global rate is approximately 20%, the country leads comfortably compared to its rivals.

Among the teams playing in group G, Serbia is the country that emits the most carbon dioxide with 6,6 tons of CO2 per person every year.

Even though its GDP per capita is close to that of Brazil, with approximately US$ 9.215 for each servant against our US$ 7.518,8, the country, which lost the 2 x 0 round last Thursday (24), generates only 27% renewable energy, according to data from the World Bank.

Soon after comes the Switzerland, who will play against Brazil on 28/11. The country of chocolate and cheese emits around 4,4 tonnes of CO2 per person each year, however, its production of clean energy improves, equivalent to 65% of what is produced in the country.

Lastly, we have the Cameroon team, which has a lower GDP (US$ 1.661,7 per year) and lower CO2 emissions (0,4 tons per year) per capita in Group G of the World Cup.

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