Category: Sustainability
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Study Measures Impacts of Climate Change and Deforestation in the Amazon
The dry season in the Brazilian Amazon is becoming more severe, and the forest’s temperature rose 2 degrees between 1985 and 2020, according to a study led by scientists from the University of São Paulo. The analysis reviewed 35 years of data on deforestation, temperature, and precipitation in the biome, allowing researchers to measure the…
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PEAK SEASON with Paulo Maximiano Junqueira: legal support in agribusiness
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My guest today is Paulo Maximiano Junqueira Neto, 61 years old, from Ribeirão Preto, in the interior of São Paulo. Son of Manoel Maximiano Junqueira, lawyer and agribusinessman, and Maria Lilia Silva da Cruz Junqueira, teacher. He grew up in a large family, with siblings who pursued careers in law, engineering, and agronomy. Paulo is…
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Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the scientist whose studies with wild chimpanzees made her famous, died at 91, according to an announcement published by the Jane Goodall Institute. The chimpanzees seemed to accept Goodall as one of them, and the public was fascinated both by her familiarity with the creatures and by her innovative discoveries that showed how…
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Giant Amazon Trees Could Help Scientists Combat Climate Change
A huge capacity to capture carbon dioxide, a vital role in rain distribution, and the ability to record Amazon cycles – these are some of the services provided by the giant trees of northern Brazil, especially the angelim-vermelho – Dinizia excelsa – a species that can grow over 80 meters tall. The presence of their…
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Spring has arrived in Brazil!
With the arrival of the flower season, the Tourism News Agency highlights places that are true nature and knowledge refuges across the country’s five regions. Spring has arrived, and with it, the colors and scents that transform Brazil’s landscapes. The season, which officially begins this Monday (22/09), reinforces the invitation to connect with one of…
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Brazilian islands: study reveals presence of exclusive species
For many years, the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean have been known as a true sanctuary for unique species, such as giant turtles and marine iguanas. This may now change, and Brazilian oceanic islands, such as Fernando de Noronha, São Pedro e São Paulo, and Trindade, may start sharing the title of the most…
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UN: Ozone layer reaches thickest recorded thickness in decades
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The ozone layer reached in 2024 the thickest thickness recorded in decades of monitoring, according to information published this Monday (15) in a report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), linked to the United Nations. The numbers indicated a gradual recovery of the structure that protects the planet from solar radiation. The hole had dimensions…
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UN: Ozone Layer is the Thickest in Decades
The ozone layer reached its maximum recorded thickness in decades of monitoring in 2024, according to information published this Monday (15) in a report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), linked to the United Nations. The numbers indicated a gradual recovery of the structure that protects the planet from solar radiation. The hole was below…
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What to Know as the UN General Assembly Opens, Marking 80 Years, Facing Deep Crises
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Study Maps Disputes and Conflicts on the Amazon Borders
A strategic biome for global climate regulation, home to unique biodiversity and diverse traditional cultures. Beyond the adjectives and qualities, the Amazon is also a place of conflicts and vulnerabilities. The report Amazônia em Disputa, launched this week in Bogotá, Colombia, maps border areas, the main actors, and the dynamics that put the region at…