🍃 USA tops the list of those responsible for causing economic damage to the rest of the world through its greenhouse gas emissions
A study that sought to attribute responsibility to nations for fueling the climate crisis points out that the USA was responsible for inflicting more than 1,9 trillion dollars in damage to other countries due to the effects of its greenhouse gas emissions.
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The data shows that the USA – the largest historical emitter – would have caused, mainly to the poorest countries, damage through heat waves and crop failures that would total a global loss of 1,91 trillion dollars since 1990.
🌿 Almost 250 clean energy plants will begin operating in Brazil
A survey carried out by the Electric Energy Trading Chamber (CCEE) reported that 250 large solar plants and wind farms should begin operating in Brazil by January 2026 (CNN Brazil).
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💧 Study shows that around 43,5% of the world's rivers have high amounts of medicines
Published by the scientific journal Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry: report (document in English) reported that pharmaceutical components were found in 43,5% of the 1.052 rivers evaluated (CNN Brazil).
Pharmaceutical pollution has already been the target of a study carried out by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), which showed that 90% of antibiotics are released into the environment with active substances still in them. As a result, drug-resistant microorganisms in water could trigger another global pandemic.
☘️ Curto Tip: Glocal Experience
Between the 9th and 17th of July, Rio de Janeiro will host the Glocal Experience.
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The event is focused on sustainability and issues linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda in Brazil. The program is free and takes place at Marina da Glória.
Curto Verde is a daily summary of what you need to know about the environment, sustainability and other topics linked to our survival and that of the planet.
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