Category: Ecology
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Lula heads to Canada for G7 summit addressing energy security
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva departed on the morning of this Monday (16) for Canada, where he will participate on this Tuesday (17) in the 51st G7 Summit, the group of the seven most industrialized nations in the world. The meeting is taking place in the city of Kananaskis, in the province of Alberta.…
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Climate perceptions focus on everyday impacts
A survey conducted with Brazilian internet users from ten capitals investigated how they perceive climate change. The most urgent impacts, such as excessive heat and air pollution, were the most cited by respondents. From the questionnaire, conducted by the Instituto Cidades Sustentáveis and answered by 3,500 people, it was observed that the main problems presented…
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Brazil Can Achieve Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2040
Scientist Carlos Nobre says that Brazil can achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. In his opening lecture on the second day of the 5th National Environment Conference, Nobre discussed climate change and presented preliminary data from an ongoing study showing that the country can meet the goal by that date. According to Nobre, transitions…
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Discover the Translucent Waters of Bonito and Dive into an Underwater World Full of Wonders
Located in the west of Brazil, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, the city of Bonito (Beau in Portuguese) is a natural paradise famous not only for its dreamlike landscapes with crystal-clear rivers, but also for its wide range of sports and adventure activities. A Pioneer in Ecotourism Accessible by plane from Rio…
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Brazil Can Reach Zero Emissions by 2040
Brazil is capable of zeroing out greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, says scientist Carlos Nobre. In the opening lecture of the 5th National Environment Conference, Nobre spoke about climate change and previewed data from an ongoing study that confirms the country can achieve the goal by that date. According to Nobre, transitions are needed to…
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Jaguar Tourism in the Brazilian Pantanal Needs New Rules to Avoid Collapse: Study
Jaguar tourism in Porto Jofre, a remote outpost in the Pantanal wetlands in western Brazil, has become so successful that researchers now say it needs new rules to survive.
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After Floods, Serra Gaúcha May Take 40 Years to Recover Soil
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Due to the floods in April and May of last year, Serra Gaúcha lost more than 85% of the carbon stock in the soil of the region’s orchards. Replenishing this important nutrient may take between 14 to 40 years. The information comes from a study released by agronomy professor Gustavo Brunetto from the Federal University…
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Finland is the Happiest Country in the World for the Fifth Consecutive Year
For the fifth consecutive year, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world, according to the latest World Happiness Report, released on Thursday (20) by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network. The annual report, which ranks countries based on factors such as income, social support, life expectancy, freedom to make life choices,…
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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…