eyesonbrasil 1. A Lifeline Amidst Devastation The recent floods in Rio Grande do Sul have wreaked havoc, leaving communities isolated and infrastructure damaged. Amidst this crisis, a beacon of hope emerges: Elon Musk’s Starlink initiative. The company has generously donated 1,000 satellite internet terminals to aid emergency responders and facilitate communication in the hardest-hit areas.…
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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. 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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eyesonbrasil 1. The Promise of Connectivity In a bold move that transcends borders, Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur behind SpaceX, has pledged to provide free Starlink internet to schools across Brazil. Despite the Brazilian government’s decision to suspend all contracts with the company, Musk’s commitment remains unwavering. This promise holds immense potential for bridging the…
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An Old Dream Could Be Getting Closer to Reality eyesonbrasil A New Horizon for National Integration The bullet train project that would connect Brazil’s two largest cities, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, is back on the agenda. The governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, recently presented his plans for an intercity train between…
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VLT Santos Phase 2 and the Historic Center’s Transformation Santos, the bustling port city in São Paulo, is poised for a transformative journey with the second phase of its VLT (Light Rail Transit) system, specifically focusing on the revitalization of its historic center. This expansion promises to be more than just a transportation upgrade; it’s…
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How the VLT Tram Sparked a Downtown Renaissance Rio de Janeiro’s iconic landscape boasts sugarloaf peaks and sun-kissed beaches, but its heart, the Centro and Zona Portuária, once pulsed with a different rhythm. Decades of decline left these areas adrift, their historic streets echoing with emptiness. Then, in 2016, a modern melody filled the air…
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The successful drilling, carried out in an offshore location about 185 kilometers from the coast and at a water depth of 904 meters, has revealed several oil-bearing campanian sandstone reservoir packages, the company announced on November 2. The Roystonea-1 well reached a total depth of 5,315 meters. Petronas said that the discovery is poised to…
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Guyana President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Discussions on the expansion of the Guyana to Brazil road link will be advanced at an upcoming meeting between Guyana President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Brazil’s President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva May at the end of May. Guyana’s Department…
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Water Alliance Expert Group Circular Water (Partnership) New partnership: Global Expert Group Circular Water. Initiated by the Dutch Expertgroep Circular Water of the Dutch Water Alliance. The kick off is on Wednesday 22nd March – World Water Day – launching its first publication: a ‘BLUEPRINT FOR A CIRCULAR WATER SMART SOCIETY’ with tangible solutions for…
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