The minister is calling for overhead electricity lines to be placed underground to reduce storm and weather-related outages and strengthen the resilience of the power network; the measure could involve higher upfront costs but deliver fewer long-term disruptions.
Minister advocates burying power lines to make the electricity network more resilient
Monday, 2 February 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
