Category: Sustainability
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Record Fires Consume the Pantanal
The largest continuous wetland area on the planet, the Pantanal recorded 9,014 fire hotspots in the last 12 months, nearly seven times more than the 1,298 recorded in the same period last year. The data comes from the National Institute for Space Research (INPE). Particularly striking, in addition to the higher number of fires, is…
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United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Support for Flood-Affected Areas in Brazil
The United States, through USAID, plans to provide $800,000 in humanitarian assistance to meet the immediate needs of people affected by the devastating floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil. This brings the total USAID humanitarian assistance in response to the recent floods in Brazil to $1 million. Widespread flooding…
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Brazilian Geopark Receives UNESCO Recognition
The Terra dos Gigantes geopark in Uberaba (MG) has been designated a UNESCO Global Geopark. Now, Brazil has six internationally recognized units.
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A Look Inside Brazil’s Push to End Food Waste
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At 19, Regina Tchelly left her small hometown in northeastern Brazil and arrived in Rio de Janeiro with a dream: to become a famous chef.
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Brazil surpasses 2 million homes with solar energy
A recent study by the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy (ABSOLAR) reveals that Brazil has reached a significant milestone, with over 2 million homes now equipped with solar energy systems. This achievement represents a remarkable investment totaling more than 70.3 billion reais since 2012. According to data from ABSOLAR, the solar rooftops installed in…
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NASA Expands Use of Freshwater Tool to Protect the Amazon
NASA and the United States Geological Survey (USGS), in partnership with the Large-Scale Hydrology Research Group at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul – the only institution outside the United States participating in the project, launched OpenET-Brazil in April – an online tool designed to provide detailed data on water consumption and evapotranspiration…
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Brazilian Women Making a Difference in 2024
In celebration of International Women’s Month, the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announce the six Brazilian women who have been honored with the 2024 Brazilian Women Making a Difference Award. These women have stood out in their communities, demonstrating boldness and pioneering spirit in various causes, reflecting the experience, strength, and…
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March 11: The Day Everything Changed
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in Africa, Antarctica, Brazil, Business, children, Ecology and Sustainability, Economy, Education, Europe, Fashion, Geral, Health, History, Inside, LGBTQIA+, Men, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Politics, Science and Technology, South America, Sports, Sustainability, Theather, Tourism, TV, United States, Women, WorldA new chapter in global history – the pandemic era – officially emerged exactly four years ago, on a Wednesday, March 11. It is very rare to pinpoint a single day that transformed the entire world. But March 11, 2020, is one of those days. March 11 was the day the World Health Organization announced…
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How St. Patrick’s Day Gained New Life in America
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Every March 17, the U.S. transforms into an emerald country for a day. Americans wear green clothes and drink green beer. Green milkshakes, bagels, and grits appear on menus. In a trick worthy of a leprechaun, Chicago even dyes its river green. Revellers from coast to coast celebrate all things Irish by raising pints of…
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These Are The 10 US Cities With The Best Quality Of Life
US News and World Report recently released its annual ranking of the cities in the United States with the best quality of life. The cities were ranked based on the following factors: • Crime rates • Quality of education • Well-being • Transportation • Quality and availability of healthcare • Air Quality Index (AQI) •…