Category: Ecologia e Sustentabilidade
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Helping African Partners Protect Wildlife
African countries are making significant strides in wildlife conservation, and the United States is committed to supporting them. U.S. agencies fund African programs that protect sea turtle habitats, combat wildlife trafficking, and promote community involvement in conservation. The population of rhinoceroses in Kenya has grown by 11%. Protected areas for critically endangered gorillas in the…
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Protecting Nuclear Material Used for Peaceful Purposes
At the first review conference of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (A/CPPNM), held from March 28 to April 1 in Vienna, the United States and other parties were working to reduce risks of crimes related to nuclear material and facilities used for peaceful purposes, such as theft, smuggling,…
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New York Prepares for Climate Week
This Monday marked the kickoff of Climate Week in New York City. The United Nations Climate Change Conference of 2021, COP26, will collaborate with Climate Week NYC this year to raise awareness about the climate crisis and showcase the actions that countries, businesses, and individuals need to take to ramp up climate action. The opening…
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Brazil and United States Governments Forge Partnership for Infrastructure Project Modeling
The Ministry of Regional Development (MDR) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury signed a memorandum of understanding on May 10, which will enable bilateral technical assistance in the areas of water security, irrigation, recovery and rehabilitation of watersheds, sanitation, housing, and public lighting.
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Preserving the environment is our responsibility!
No living being exists in isolation; all, whether animals, plants, or microorganisms, maintain various types of relationships with one another. They depend on plants for shelter, refuge, and food. Plants, in turn, are subject to beneficial or harmful actions from animals. Living beings not only maintain relationships with each other but also with the environment…
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US Invests in Plastic Removal for Ocean Cleanup
Plastic waste, discarded indiscriminately, has been accumulating in the world’s oceans for years and is increasingly harming local industries that depend on the oceans and coastal waters — especially tourism and aquaculture. Supporting economic vitality is one of the reasons the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) launched its Ocean Plastics Initiative. By supporting specific…
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NASA launches satellite mission to monitor sea level
A joint satellite mission between the U.S. and Europe will collect valuable information about rising ocean levels. The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite — named in honor of the former director of NASA’s Earth Science Division — was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, in November 2021. “The Earth is changing, and this satellite will…
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Americans Launch Eco-Friendly Fashion Trend
American companies are finding innovative ways to reduce the environmental cost of fashion. According to the UN, the fashion industry accounts for 10% of carbon emissions and 20% of global wastewater. In response, designers and innovators are creating more sustainable and eco-friendly fast fashion options. American innovators, in particular, are rising to the challenge and…
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A Green Recovery from the COVID-19 Crisis
Many countries are making “green” recovery measures a central part of stimulus packages to drive sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economic growth and improve well-being in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. However, some countries are also implementing measures that risk having a negative environmental impact and stalling unsustainable growth, according to a new OECD analysis…
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The Doggy Diva Show: The Case for Adopting Senior Dogs
When considering adopting a dog for the family, many people find that a cuddly, energetic puppy is the most appealing choice. While puppies are fun and undeniably cute, that cuteness comes with a lot of work. There is a definitive case to be made for senior dogs. These older pups are often overlooked in shelters.…