Categoria: Ecology
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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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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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FII Institute to Host Inaugural Latin American Summit in Rio de Janeiro
FII Institute announced its inaugural Latin American FII PRIORITY summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Themed ‘Invest in Dignity’, the summit is set to take place from 11 to 13 June 2024, at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro. The summit is part of the FII PRIORITY programme, an annual series of summits, reports and initiatives designed to tackle…