Hello, readers of Eyes on Brasil, I am thrilled to announce that I will be contributing regular columns to Eyes on Brasil. I look forward to staying connected with you and sharing fresh insights on sustainability and environmental conservation. To kick off this journey, I want to share my story, my path, and what has…
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A Path to Resilience and Sustainability eyesonbrasil 1. The Growing Threat of Extreme Weather As climate change accelerates, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense. These events pose a significant risk to dam safety worldwide. Brazil, with its extensive network of dams, is particularly vulnerable. To prevent damage and fatalities, we must address…
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eyesonbrasil 1. The Ignored Warning: The 2040 Study In 2040, a study commissioned by the Dilma Rousseff government revealed the imminent climate risks for Brazil. The floods in Rio Grande do Sul served as a painful reminder of the urgency to act. However, the government chose to shelve the project, leaving the results in limbo.…
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eyesonbrasil 1. Solidarity Change for Affected Families The Havan chain of stores is making a difference in Rio Grande do Sul during the floods. In the month of May, the entire value of the Solidary Change will go to the families affected by the rains. Customers can contribute at Havan’s 176 megastores throughout Brazil and…
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Storms in SE Brazil eyesonbrasil 4 May 2024–The number of fatalities in Southeastern Brazil was updated last Thursday after at least 203 cities in the State of Rio Grande do Sul were hit by heavy storms, which are also forecast to move on to neighboring Santa Catarina over the next few days. Some 60 people…
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eyesonsuriname A European infrastructure for carbon capture and storage is underway. Today, arrangements between Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden allow cross-border transport and geological storage of captured CO2. Carbon capture and storage is a tool that can capture some of the emissions that are very difficult to prevent – and capturing those emissions…
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Coming Global Leader eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, May 2nd 20244– Brazil’s state-run Petrobras oil company announced this week a 41% reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions between 2015 and 2023 according to the oficial news media and the Agencia Brasil. ‘ The result was exceptional ‘, said Petrobras’ Energy Transition and Sustainability Director Maurício Tolmasquim. It was also an…
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eyesonbrasil 1. Introduction The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” is a vital ecosystem that sustains life on our planet. Its lush green canopy, teeming biodiversity, and intricate web of interconnected species play a crucial role in maintaining global climate stability. However, this magnificent forest faces unprecedented threats due to…
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Norway leads eyesonproject Amsterdam, 29 april 2024 — ‘Plastic pollution is one of the fastest growing environmental problems in the world. We are now extending our initiative to combat plastic pollution in developing countries by providing up to NOK 1 billion over a period of four years’, said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim. Plastic…
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Rotterdam World Champion transportation into Europe a.oerlemans/eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 26 april 2024– Brazilian development bank BNDES, the largest financier of renewable energy in the world is investing another 15 and 20 billion dollars per year until 2040 in green hydrogen and in improving ports to transport green hydrogen from Brazil to Europe. The South American giant, will produce…
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