Biodiversity is the magic ingredient that allows the world to run smoothly. But if it's so important, why aren't we doing everything we can to conserve it? O Curto News explains the scale of this problem.
The thing about biodiversity: what is it? What is its relationship with human existence? Read more »
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Every year, a team led by Cambridge University biologist William Sutherland conducts a scan to identify the key technological, political, economic and related trends most likely to have a substantial effect on biodiversity around the world in the coming year. .
The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (Unodc) warned about the impacts of environmental crime when defending measures in these areas in favor of the planet. The effect of the crises of biodiversity loss, pollution and climate change was the topic of a session held by the United Nations agency during the 28th Climate Summit, COP 28, in Dubai.
UN agency calls for global anti-crime action to avoid climate catastrophe Read more »
Data from the 2023 Fashion Transparency Index shows that the 60 largest fashion brands present in Brazil still have a long way to go in terms of engaging with more sustainable and ethical practices.
Forest conservation and restoration could make a significant contribution to tackling the climate crisis, as long as greenhouse gas emissions are reduced, a new study has revealed.
Conserving and restoring forests could sequester 226 gigatons of carbon, study suggests Read more »
A study reveals the direct impact of smoke resulting from fires in the Amazon Forest, the Pantanal and the burning of sugar cane on air quality in the city of São Paulo. The research found that on days with smoke, there was a 100% to 1.178% increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) levels compared to smoke-free days.
Fires cause an increase in carbon dioxide levels by up to 1.178% in São Paulo Read more »
Experts consulted by the Education and Environment and Sustainable Development committees of the Chamber of Deputies defended the reformulation of teaching to expand content on climate change.
Experts advocate reformulating teaching to expand content on climate change Read more »
Average global temperatures during the three summer months in the northern hemisphere (June-July-August) were the highest ever recorded, the European observatory Copernicus announced this Wednesday (6), for which 2023 will probably be the hottest year of history.
The Brazilian government has launched the largest operation in its history to remove thousands of cows belonging to illegal land grabbers from indigenous territories in the Amazon rainforest. Operation Eraha Tapiro (“Ox Removal” in the language of the Assurini indigenous people) aims to restore state control over the Ituna-Itatá Indigenous Land, which has suffered some of the worst deforestation and invasions in the Amazon.
Brazil launches biggest operation ever against illegal cattle farms in the Amazon Read more »
