Category: Ecology and Sustainability
-
Rio de Janeiro inaugurates International Climate Studies Center
The Climate Hub, a center dedicated to research on climate change, was inaugurated in Brazil. Located at the Museum of Tomorrow in the port area of Rio de Janeiro, the center is a partnership between Columbia University in the United States and the city hall of Rio. It is the tenth global office of the…
-
A Travel Trailer That Provides the Luxurious Comfort of a Yacht
Have you ever dreamed of experiencing the luxurious comfort of a yacht, but prefer to keep your feet on solid ground? Then, the travel trailer might be exactly the solution for you. With modern amenities and design elements inspired by the elegance and comfort of a yacht, the travel trailer can offer all the luxuries of home…
-
US Commits to Raise Massive Resources for the Amazon Fund
The US commits to raising substantial resources for the Amazon Fund, although a specific donation amount has not yet been defined.
-
A ‘Shack’ in a Brazilian Favela Wins International House of the Year Award
A seemingly modest house in a Brazilian favela has been awarded ‘House of the Year’ in an international architecture competition, highlighting the beauty and potential of such communities.
-
Why Severe Turbulence Is Happening More Frequently?
Last Wednesday (1st), a Lufthansa flight from Texas to Germany encountered severe turbulence that left seven people with minor injuries, in addition to all passengers in shock. The Airbus A330 reported turbulence while flying over the state of Tennessee 90 minutes after taking off from Austin Airport. There was no storm, and the sky was…
-
Lula Says Brazil Is Not More Politically Divided Than the U.S.
—
by
In an exclusive interview with CNN, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that the political divisions in his country were not worse than those in the United States.
-
Eastman Partnership to Aid in the Restoration of Brazilian Forests
Eastman has signed a partnership agreement with the environmental non-governmental organization SOS Mata Atlântica and Bracell, a producer of dissolving pulp, to donate 15,000 seedlings in support of a program designed to help restore the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.
-
HRW: Lula Must Urgently Address the Crisis in the Amazon
The President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, must commit to concrete measures to support his environmental promises, said Human Rights Watch (HRW). In his first public statement after winning the election on October 30, 2022, Lula pledged to reduce deforestation in the Amazon rainforest to zero, defend indigenous rights, and take a leadership…
-
Strong Earthquake Kills Thousands in Turkey and Syria
As of Monday afternoon (6), more than 2,000 people have died and thousands have been injured after a powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck Turkey and Syria on Monday morning local time. Authorities continue to update the death toll as rescue efforts persist. It is estimated that there are over 5,000 injured.…
-
Study Suggests U.S. Freshwater Fish Are Highly Contaminated
Eating just one serving of freshwater fish per year may have the same effect as drinking highly polluted water containing so-called “forever” chemicals for an entire month, according to a new study. The equivalent monthly amount of water would be contaminated at levels 2,400 times higher than recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), according…