Categoria: Ecology and Sustainability
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Forest Fires Break Records In Brazil
From January to August 2024, fires in Brazil have reached 11.39 million hectares of the country’s territory, according to data from the Mapbiomas Fire Monitor, released on Thursday (12). Of this total, 5.65 million hectares were consumed by fire in August alone, which is equivalent to 49% of the total this year. The states of…
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Incêndios Florestais Batem Recorde No Brasil
De janeiro a agosto de 2024 os incêndios no Brasil já atingiram 11,39 milhões de hectares do território do país, segundo dados do Monitor do Fogo Mapbiomas, divulgados na quinta-feira (12). Desse total, 5,65 milhões de hectares foram consumidos pelo fogo apenas no mês de agosto, o que equivale a 49% do total deste ano.…
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Brazilian Scientists Develop Rapidly Degradable Bioplastic
Brazilian researchers have developed a type of bioplastic that degrade quickly when composted or when discarded in the environment. The material is innovative as it uses small bioactive encapsulated particles from functional foods like carrots and chia. Unlike synthetic plastic, it does not leave residues that pollute the environment, harming life in the oceans and…
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Consumers Think Eating Plant-Based Food Will Replace Meat
Forty-two percent of consumers worldwide think most people will likely be eating plant-based food instead of meat in the next ten years, according to a new global consumer research study conducted by GlobeScan, a global insights and advisory consultancy, and EAT, the science-based non-profit for global food system transformation. The report into healthy, sustainable, and…
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O Café Poderá Se Tornar Um Luxo Para Muitos
Tomas Edelmann, um produtor de café e vice-presidente da Cooperativa Internacional de Produtores de Café, disse à CNN que, embora seu método de produção de café cultivado na sombra seja mais resistente à seca, uma estação seca mais longa do que o normal, que ele atribui às mudanças climáticas, causou danos às safras este ano.…
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Brazil Has 1,942 Cities At Risk Of Environmental Disaster
As climate change caused by human action on the environment intensifies, environmental and climatic disasters have increased worldwide, as is the case in Rio Grande do Sul state, in South Brazil. The Brazilian government has identified 1,942 cities susceptible to disasters associated with landslides and flooding—nearly 35 percent of all of the country’s municipalities. “The…
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United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Support For Flood-Affected Areas Of Brazil
The United States, through USAID, intends to provide $800,000 in humanitarian assistance to meet the immediate needs of those affected by devastating floods in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state. This brings the total USAID humanitarian assistance in response to the recent floods in Brazil to $1 million. Widespread flooding and landslides resulting from…
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Brazil Surpasses 2 Million Homes With Solar Energy
A recent study by the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association (ABSOLAR) reveals that Brazil has achieved a significant milestone, with over 2 million homes now equipped with solar energy systems. This achievement represents a remarkable investment totaling more than 70.3 billion reais since 2012. According to ABSOLAR’s findings, the solar rooftops installed on residences contribute…
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Earth Day 2024: A Global Call to Action for Sustainability
This Sunday, April 22nd is Earth Day. Nations around the globe are joining hands in a concerted effort to address pressing environmental challenges and promote sustainability. As the world grapples with climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, Earth Day serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for collective action to safeguard the planet for…
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Earth Day: Um Apelo Global À Ações Pela Sustentabilidade
Este domingo, 22 de abril, é Earth Day (Dia da Terra). Nações de todo o mundo unem esforços para enfrentar os desafios ambientais prementes e promover a sustentabilidade. Enquanto o mundo enfrenta as alterações climáticas, perda de biodiversidade e poluição, o Earth Day serve como um lembrete da necessidade urgente de uma ação coletiva para…