Category: Science and Technology
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Imagining the Earth
If we were to approach rivers, mountains, dragonflies, redwoods, and reptiles as if they were all alive, intelligent, imbued with soul, imagination, and purpose, what could the world become? Who would we become if we intentionally engaged with such an animated Earth? The world would come alive if we taught our children – and ourselves!…
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Gisele Bündchen and BrazilFoundation Announce Support for Organizations Working to Preserve Brazilian Biomes
Aligned with the UN’s call for the Decade of Ecosystem Restoration, the Luz Alliance Fund, led by model and philanthropist Gisele Bündchen, in partnership with BrazilFoundation, will support civil society organizations working towards the restoration and preservation of different ecosystems for the benefit of people and nature. Brazil has the highest biodiversity on the planet,…
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U.S. Scientists Work to Prevent Land Desertification
American scientists are developing technologies and new approaches to reduce desertification and restore damaged land to its previous fertile condition.
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U.S. Food Cooperatives Help Local Citizens Live Well
Food cooperatives in the United States, unlike the more common supermarkets run by national chains, are owned by the local buyers themselves. When local citizens pay a membership fee, they gain shopping privileges and the right to vote on a Board of Directors or run for a seat on the Board. “Members elect the Board…
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How the U.S. Promotes Global Prosperity
The United States is committed to advancing peace, prosperity, and freedom globally, and to building a world where nations can chart their own paths, said Secretary of State Antony Blinken. In a major speech on May 26 at George Washington University in Washington, Blinken outlined the Biden-Harris administration’s approach to defending and reforming the international…
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U.S. Senate Approves Largest Climate Change Package in History
The U.S. Senate has approved an ambitious bill that includes new rules for health, climate, and taxes. The Democrats’ plan, worth $750 billion, was passed along party lines (51 to 50 votes), with Vice President Kamala Harris casting the tie-breaking vote. To take effect, it still needs to be approved by the House of Representatives,…
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Monkeypox: Should I be worried?
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox a global public health emergency. The current outbreak, first detected in Europe in late April, has already reached 75 countries and killed 5 people. The United States has the highest number of infections, with over 3,500 of the 17,000 diagnoses worldwide. New York City, with over a…
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Brazilian Retailer Magalu Pioneers New Form of E-Commerce
Several months ago, I wrote an article for The Brasilians about Lu, the most followed virtual influencer in the world with tens of millions of followers on social media. Lu is the main spokesperson and savvy virtual seller of Magazine Luiza, a giant omnichannel retailer with over 1,300 physical stores and a strong presence in…
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Brazilian Retailer Magalu Pioneers New Form of eCommerce
Several months ago, I wrote an article for The Brasilians about Lu, the most followed non-human influencer in the world, with tens of millions of followers on social media. Lu is the main spokesperson and an omnipresent virtual sales associate of Magazine Luiza, a giant in omnichannel retail with over 1,300 physical stores and a…
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Brazilian Businesswoman Based in the USA Creates Incentive Platform for Women 40+
Adriana Liberato is a Brazilian businesswoman who, at 50 years old, married and a mother of two, has gone through an evolutionary process of creation. This fierce woman from Bahia has always been involved in social causes, although what she truly enjoyed was her mega fashion productions. She is the creator of the Proud Over…