Brazil

San Pablo dumps 58 tons of waste in the rivers in the wealthiest area of the city.

A serious situation regarding waste disposal is making noise in Brazil. São Paulo dumps 58 tons of waste in the rivers and tributaries of the Alto Tietê Basin. The amount is equivalent to the content of about six regular garbage...

Rubber recycling saved the economy of an Amazonian village.

With the **recycling of rubber**, an activity that saved the economy of **Marajó**, an Amazonian village in **Brazil**, resurfaced. The recent resurgence of the **"siringuero" trade** in a impoverished region in the north of the country activated a sustainable economy...

Brazil faces a 79% surge in wildfire devastation in 2024

In 2024, Brazil experienced a **devastation by fires**, with a **dramatic 79% increase** in the burned vegetal surface compared to the previous year, resulting in the **burning of 30.8 million hectares**, especially in the **Amazon**, as revealed by a...

Brazil: Illegal gold mining releases carbon into the atmosphere and contaminates soil with mercury

The impacts of illegal gold mining in Brazil are enormous and can be traced in a long chain that affects nature, biodiversity, and human health. The government and science are still understanding the extent of this damage, with the contribution...

Vacation in Florianópolis: 5 Beaches to Explore in this Brazilian Paradise

Many Argentinians choose to spend their holidays in Florianópolis this summer. The city in the southern region of Brazil has more than 100 beaches on the mainland and also on its large island, Santa Catarina. Additionally, there are other small...

Camboriú declares state of emergency due to severe floods in Brazil

Precipitations in Brazil have surpassed historical levels of flooding, causing overflowing of rivers and streams that have flooded streets, homes, and businesses. Many neighborhoods have been submerged, leaving hundreds of people displaced and generating significant damage to urban infrastructure. In addition,...

Brazil is home to the world’s greatest biodiversity of monkeys.

Brazil, known for its lush Amazon rainforest and vast ecosystems, is home to the greatest biodiversity of monkeys on the planet. This South American country boasts an impressive variety of primates, ranging from small marmosets to imposing howler monkeys,...

Brazil: Janaúba solar plant expands to 1.6 GW, becoming the largest in Latin America

Elera Renováveis launches the third phase of the Janaúba Solar Plant Elera Renováveis has launched the third phase of the Janaúba solar plant. The installation, which started operating this week, consists of 27 solar parks spread over 3,800 hectares. With the...

Desperate plea from residents of the Brazilian Amazon following record wildfires

After a fateful 2024 with a historic record of fires in 17 years in the region, the inhabitants of the Brazilian Amazon make their voices heard. The region's inhabitants helplessly endured the onslaught of fire, with over 140,000 hotspots, according...

COP30: Brazil called to lead the fight against climate change and phase out fossil fuels

Brazil is already breathing the air of the 30th United Nations Conference on fighting Climate Change, the COP30, which will take place from November 10 to 21, 2025 in Belém, Pará, in the heart of the Amazon. With 11 months...

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The major cities of Latin America are facing a health crisis due to the proliferation of scorpions.

Brazil is experiencing a worrying explosion of **scorpions** in its cities, a phenomenon driven by **uncontrolled urban development** and...