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➡️ What is your dream for the future of Amazon? The largest tropical forest in the world, whose biodiversity is connected to life across the planet, has suffered constant attacks and needs to become the center of a new preservation policy. O Curto News spoke with Larissa Noguchi – journalist, digital content creator, canoeing athlete, activist and citizen of the Amazon – to find out what she thinks should be a priority on the next government’s environmental agenda.

➡️ MEPs and Member States of the European Union (EU) reached an agreement on a broad reform of the carbon market, a key piece in the bloc of 27's climate plan. The plan seeks to accelerate emissions reductions and is a leap forward in the ambitions of the current European carbon market, gradually eliminating free “polluting rights” attributed to industry.

➡️ A survey recently published by the Good Food Institute (GFI) points out that Brazilians have reduced their meat consumption and the majority intend to maintain or intensify this movement. The data reveals that around a third of people replaced meat mainly or only with plant-based products – which may or may not be analogous to those of animal origin.

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➡️ The European Union (EU) became the first major economy to legislate on a 'green tariff' on imports, to be charged on goods produced with high carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) means that countries that fail to green their industries will soon face a new threat: an effective carbon tax that will penalize those hoping to profit from high-carbon activities. 

'Green tariffs': what are they and why are they important?

The European Union (EU) has become the first major economy to legislate a 'green tariff' on imports, to be levied on goods produced with high carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) means that countries that fail to green their industries will soon face a new threat: an effective carbon tax that will penalize those hoping to profit from high-carbon activities. The system will initially be applied to iron and steel, cement, fertilizers, aluminum, electricity, hydrogen and some chemical products. But do you know what this 'green tariff' means? How can it force corporations to adapt to a more sustainable production process?

➡️ The Agriculture and Agrarian Reform Commission approved, this week, the report in favor of 1.459 PL / 2022  – called Poison PL – which modifies the rules for the approval and marketing of pesticides used in the agricultural sector to increase production, but which have the potential to harm human and animal health.

➡️ The Chamber of Deputies approved, this week, the 4129 / 21 Bill, which establishes guidelines for the formulation of adaptation plans to climate changes. The objective of these plans, required at national, state and municipal levels, is to implement measures to reduce the vulnerability of society, the economy and the environment to the expected effects of climate change. Now, the proposal will be forwarded to the Senate.

➡️ World Bank approved a US$500 million project to expand sustainability-linked financing and strengthen the capacity of the private sector to access carbon credit markets. In collaboration with the Bank of Brazil, the project will adopt a sustainability-linked lending approach to help Brazil achieve its climate goals.

World Bank approves climate financing project for Brazil

The World Bank has approved a US$500 million project to expand sustainability-linked financing and strengthen the private sector's ability to access carbon credit markets. In collaboration with Banco do Brasil, the project will adopt a sustainability-linked lending approach to help Brazil achieve its climate goals.

More sustainable end of the year 🎄

More sustainable end of the year: tips from influencer Gabriela Marcondes

The year is coming to an end and that has several meanings. It's a time to share, to be with family, to reflect and to be grateful. It could also be the end of a cycle that will be renewed in 2023. In any case, parties, gifts and lots of eating emerge. Thinking about all this, the Curto News spoke with Gabriela Marcondes – environmental manager at the University of São Paulo (USP) and creator of digital content – ​​to discover how to make the most of this period in a more sustainable way, reducing the impact we generate on the environment. After all, it seems contradictory to celebrate the future and not worry about it, right?

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Do you want to give someone a gift? Check out tips for more sustainable options for Christmas

The end of the year is approaching and, amidst the celebrations, that question always arises: “what can I give as a gift?” The good news is that there are countless sustainable options for gifting someone special. After all, gifts can also be ecological, handmade, used, reusable and zero waste, with less impact on the environment and society. Check out the list prepared by the Akatu Institute – an organization that works to raise awareness and mobilize society towards more conscious consumption – with tips on souvenirs that are good for those we care about and for the planet!

Environment and travel combine?

Recent summers have been marked by extreme weather events – such as storms that caused terrible flooding – accentuated by climate change. But the hottest season of the year also means vacations and travel. Did you know that they have a direct impact on the environment? O Curto News will explain it to you.

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