Categoria: Sustainability
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G20 Will Takes Place In Rio This November
The G20 is the forum for economic cooperation among the world’s 19 largest economies, along with the European Union, and as of 2023, the African Union. With an annual rotating presidency, the G20 operates in yearly cycles, involving various ministerial and technical meetings that culminate in the summit of heads of state and government. In…
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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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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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The 2024 Brazilian Women Making A Difference
In celebration of International Women’s Month, the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announce the six Brazilian women who have been honored with the 2024 Brazilian Women Making a Difference Award. These women have stood out in their communities, demonstrating boldness and pioneering spirit in various causes, reflecting the experience, strength, and…
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Março 11: O Dia Em Que Tudo Mudou
Um novo capítulo na história global – a era da pandemia – surgiu oficialmente há exatos quatro anos, numa quarta-feira, 11 de março. É muito raro ser possível apontar um único dia que transformou o mundo inteiro. Mas 11 de março de 2020 é um desses dias. 11 de março foi o dia em que…
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Known As The Brazilian Elon Musk, Entrepreneur Creates Electric Car Manufacturer In Brazil
Entrepreneur Flávio Figueiredo Assis promises to make history by launching the first originally Brazilian electric car. More than contributing to changing the energy matrix and positively impacting the environment, his mission is to change the image of Brazil to the world. His inspiration is billionaire Elon Musk, who has a similar story to the entrepreneur. With a degree…
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Welcome 2024!
Predicting the future is always tricky, but here are some major events and trends in 2024 that warrant close attention: Geopolitics • US Presidential Election: 2024 marks the next US presidential election, and with a potentially divided Congress and ongoing global tensions, the race is likely to be highly contested and have significant implications for domestic and international…