Category: Ecology and Sustainability
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Brazil surpasses 2 million homes with solar energy
A recent study by the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy (ABSOLAR) reveals that Brazil has reached 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 data from ABSOLAR, the solar rooftops installed in…
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NASA Expands Use of Freshwater Tool to Protect the Amazon
NASA and the United States Geological Survey (USGS), in partnership with the Large-Scale Hydrology Research Group at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul – the only institution outside the United States participating in the project, launched OpenET-Brazil in April – an online tool designed to provide detailed data on water consumption and evapotranspiration…
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El Niño Is Ending. Does This Mean Global Temperatures Will Cool in 2024?
Last year, the planet experienced the hottest year on record. One of the factors contributing to this extreme heat was El Niño, a natural and cyclical warming in a region of the Pacific Ocean that, along with the atmosphere, can cause global temperatures to rise. Last year, it began in June. Typically, the global atmosphere…
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Earth Day 2024: A Global Call to Action for Sustainability
This Sunday, April 22, is Earth Day. Nations around the world are joining forces in a collective effort to tackle urgent environmental challenges and promote sustainability. As the planet grapples with climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, Earth Day serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for collective action to protect the planet…
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Earth Day: A Global Call to Action for Sustainability
This Sunday, April 22, is Earth Day. Nations around the world are joining efforts to tackle pressing environmental challenges and promote sustainability. As the world faces climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, Earth Day serves as a reminder of the urgent need for collective action to safeguard the planet for future generations. The first Earth…
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4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes American East Coast, Unaccustomed to the Phenomenon
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit the northeastern United States at 10:23 AM on Friday (5), according to the United States Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.), sending tremors from Philadelphia to Boston and shaking buildings in Manhattan and throughout the five boroughs of New York City. The U.S.G.S. reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was in Lebanon,…
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Rare 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes the American East Coast
A rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the northeastern U.S. on Friday, with tremors felt from Philadelphia to Boston and in New York.
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Afrotourism: Afro-Brazilian culture is a defining part of Brazil’s identity
In the main cultural expressions, rhythms and dances, gastronomy, visual arts, architecture, religiosity, and the construction of our history, the historical influence of the black population is present throughout Brazil. Want to know more? Explore some destinations that preserve the memory of the African heritage of the past and that will surprise you with the…
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Energea: Providing Clean Energy for One of the World’s Most Beloved Destinations in Brazil
Energea announces the completion of 12 new projects in its Community Solar portfolio in Brazil. These latest additions mark a significant milestone in Energea’s mission to provide sustainable and efficient energy solutions throughout Brazil. The Energea is a global leader in renewable energy solutions, focusing on solar energy asset management. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Energea…
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FII Institute to Host First Latin American Summit in Rio de Janeiro
The FII Institute announced its first FII PRIORITY Latin American summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With the theme ‘Invest in Dignity’, the summit will take place from June 11 to 13, 2024, at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro. The summit is part of the FII PRIORITY program, an annual series of summits,…