Category: Ecology and Sustainability
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In October, Brazil Presides Over the UN Security Council
Brazil assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a one-month term at the beginning of October. Among the main themes to be advocated by the country is the importance of bilateral, regional, and multilateral institutions to prevent, resolve, and mediate conflicts. The Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira will preside over a…
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More Than 100 Dolphins Found Dead in the Amazon as Water Temperatures Rise
More than 100 dolphins died in the Amazon rainforest last week as the region faces a severe drought, and many more could die soon if water temperatures remain high, experts say.
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Lula: Climate Change and Inequality, the World’s Greatest Challenges
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday (19) that the fight against climate change and inequality are the main challenges to be overcome by world leaders.
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Lula Puts Climate and Inequality at the Center of His Speech at the UN
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The president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, placed inequality and the climate crisis at the center of his speech at the UN, emphasizing the need for political will to overcome these challenges.
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Autumn Officially Begins This Saturday. With It, Rain and Even Snow Are Expected
Autumn officially begins in the northern hemisphere this Saturday (23). But forget about autumn for now. In some parts of the northern country, we will jump straight into winter.
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What Is Known About The Deadly Floods In Libya
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The torrential rains that swept across the Mediterranean over the weekend caused the collapse of two dams in Derna, a coastal city in northeastern Libya, killing at least 5,200 people and sweeping entire neighborhoods into the sea. People are still missing in Derna and other flooded areas, and the death toll is likely to rise,…
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Grupo Mulheres Do Brasil Nova York Celebrates 5 Years
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The Grupo Mulheres do Brasil New York chapter celebrates five years of existence in September. Under the leadership of advertising professional and career coach Alejandra Merklen and architect Eliane Garcez, the chapter’s mission is to support and develop projects to inspire, inform, and empower Brazilian women living in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT). The…
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With the Increase in Dengue Cases Worldwide, Vector Control is Essential to Prevent the Spread of the Disease
During the EPI-WIN webinar: Managing Dengue: a rapidly expanding epidemic, held in August, experts from around the world highlighted that about half of the global population is now at risk of dengue, with an estimated 100–400 million infections occurring each year. “The incidence has increased nearly eightfold since 2000,” said Dr. Raman Velayudhan, head of…
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Looking for sustainable and convenient coffee? Here’s what you need to know
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Music, hairstyles, and fashions may change over time, but one thing remains constant: Americans love their coffee, and it seems they will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. In fact, the number of Americans who drank coffee in the last day (65%) – more than any other beverage – is on the rise,…
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Wildfires Cause Destruction and Death in Hawaii
Emergency teams continue to search for survivors this Thursday (10) on the island of Maui, Hawaii, where wildfires fueled in part by the winds of a distant hurricane have already claimed at least 36 lives. The fire, one of the deadliest in the United States in decades, forced Maui authorities to evacuate 11,000 tourists, the…