Category: Ecology and Sustainability
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Take the Life-Saving Step: Radon Testing
Radon — an odorless, tasteless, and colorless gas found at elevated levels in homes and buildings across the United States — is the second leading cause of lung cancer, responsible for about 21,000 deaths each year, and the primary cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. The American Lung Association is joining forces with Protect Environmental…
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Belém Transforms to Host COP30
Brazil is already breathing the air of the 30th United Nations Conference on Climate Change, COP30, which will be held from November 10 to 21, 2025, in Belém, in the heart of the Amazon. With just a few months to go before the Climate Summit, the Brazilian Federal Government has intensified preparations to welcome over…
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Brazil is the Host Country at the Travel & Adventure Show in the United States
Consolidating its position as one of the world’s leading destinations for nature, adventure, and culture, Brazil was the host country at the Travel & Adventure Show (T&AS) Los Angeles 2025.
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Indigenous communities will receive support to develop sustainable tourism experiences and itineraries
Brazilian indigenous communities will receive support from the Federal Government to develop itineraries and tourism experiences through ecotourism and community-based tourism.
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From Texas to Florida, Rare Winter Storm Brings Cold and Snow to Southern States
Temperatures well below normal took over the Southern United States as a winter storm began to spread heavy snow and dangerous ice across a region stretching from Texas to northern Florida, where such weather is rarely seen. The cold front had residents rushing to insulate pipes, check heating systems, and stock up on emergency supplies.…
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Here Are Trump’s First Executive Measures
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President Trump will begin issuing a flurry of executive orders including measures to crack down on immigration and dismantle diversity initiatives in the federal government, his team told reporters, starting his presidency with a vigorous use of power intended to signal a sharp reversal of existing policies. Trump will also act unilaterally to end regulations…
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Another Round of Dangerous Winds Could Spark More Fires in Los Angeles
Strong winds are expected again on Monday night (13) in Los Angeles, threatening the progress firefighters have made in recent days against the devastating wildfires ravaging the city. Forecasters issued a fire danger alert from Monday night through Wednesday morning (15). This is the same level of alert that was issued a week ago when…
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Celebrities Lose Their Homes in Los Angeles Fires
Among the more than 80,000 people who had to evacuate due to the fires affecting Los Angeles are several celebrities, such as Leighton Meester and Adam Brody, Anna Faris, Ricki Lake, Cary Elwes, Cameron Mathison, Spencer Pratt, and Heidi Montag, who confirmed that their homes were destroyed. The Pacific Palisades area, where the fire has…
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One of the Most Destructive Fires in Los Angeles History: So Far 5 Dead and Over 2,000 Properties Destroyed
More than 2,000 homes, businesses, and other buildings have been damaged or destroyed, and at least five people have died in wildfires that are devastating communities across Los Angeles County, making this one of the most destructive fires in the region’s history. The five bodies were found in three structures in Altadena, where the Eaton…
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Residents Flee as Wildfires Spread Across California
Rapidly spreading wildfires have forced more than 30,000 people in the Los Angeles area, California, to evacuate their homes, abandon cars, as the sky turned red and strong winds knocked down trees and power lines.