Category: Ecology and Sustainability
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Global Wave of Extreme Weather Events Suggests Summer of Increased Risks
A series of unprecedented weather and climate events has hit several continents in recent weeks, killing hundreds of people and displacing many others. The relentless heat in Southeast Asia, the flooding in southern Brazil and Texas, and other events forecast an intense summer and align with scientific expectations of a warmer climate. The extremes that…
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How Bad Are Ultra-Processed Foods?
Ultra-processed foods have become an important part of people’s diets worldwide. They account for 67% of the calories consumed by children and adolescents in the United States, for example. What are ultra-processed foods? Unprocessed or minimally processed foods – fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, beans, lentils, meats, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, plain yogurt, rice,…
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Azul Will Transport Donations from the USA to Rio Grande do Sul
The floods in Rio Grande do Sul have become international news, and those living outside Brazil are moved by the situation. Therefore, there are many people in the United States and other countries who want to send some help. If you are one of them, know that Azul will transport donations of certain items from…
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Azul Airlines Will Transport Donations from the USA to Rio Grande do Sul
The floods in Rio Grande do Sul have made international news and have touched the hearts of those living outside Brazil. As a result, there is a significant number of people in the United States and other countries wanting to send help. If you are one of them, know that Azul Airlines will transport donations…
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SOS Rio Grande Do Sul: Brazilian State Needs Help
The floods that have put the state of Rio Grande do Sul in a true calamity have forced over 1 million people to leave their homes. A large number of individuals and institutions are mobilizing to help those affected by the tragedy. However, it is important to be attentive to how to ensure that this…
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SOS Rio Grande do Sul: Brazilian state affected by floods needs help
The floods in Rio Grande do Sul affected over 1 million people. Learn how to donate safely through the official SOS Rio Grande do Sul channel.
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Floods in Rio Grande do Sul: Death Toll Rises to 83, Dozens Still Missing
The death toll from a series of catastrophic floods in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, in the south of the country, has risen to at least 83, the state Civil Defense reported on Monday (6). Another 276 people were injured, at least 111 are missing, and at least 121,000 have been displaced,…
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Death Toll from Floods in Rio Grande do Sul Rises to 83, Dozens Remain Missing
The death toll from a series of catastrophic floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil, has risen to at least 83, reported the state’s civil defense unit on Monday (6).
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Brazilian Geopark Receives UNESCO Recognition
The Terra dos Gigantes geopark in Uberaba (MG) has been designated a UNESCO Global Geopark. Now, Brazil has six internationally recognized units.
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A Look Inside Brazil’s Push to End Food Waste
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At 19, Regina Tchelly left her small hometown in northeastern Brazil and arrived in Rio de Janeiro with a dream: to become a famous chef.