Brazilians ‘more concerned’ about environment
More than 90 per cent of Brazilians worry about the environment – but less than a fifth have changed consumption patterns, says a study.
21 May 2012 | ES

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More than 90 per cent of Brazilians worry about the environment – but less than a fifth have changed consumption patterns, says a study.
21 May 2012 | ES
The Brazilian Congress has approved a scaled-back version of its proposed 'Forest Code', disappointing scientists and environmentalists.
Brazil’s Public Ministry calls for construction of a hydroelectric plant to stop due to its environmental impact on indigenous groups.
30 April 2012 | ES
Carbon reduction initiatives should be assessed on a country by country basis, according to a comparative study on alternative energy costs.
Brazil's indigenous Suruí tribe has been formally certified to sell carbon credits for their work in preserving Amazonian forests.
Only 50% of the articles on REDD published in Brazilian newspapers between 2005 and 2009 dealt with locally relevant issues, a study shows.
14 June 2011 | ES
A study has shown that fields of sugarcane, grown for biofuels, have less impact on air temperature than do other crops.
2 May 2011 | ES
Two severe droughts in the Amazon not only reduced the capacity of the rainforest to absorb greenhouse gases, but increased its emissions.
21 February 2011 | ES
A survey reveals that the majority of Brazilians are concerned about climate change but are optimistic about the future.
A cutting-edge computer will contribute to climate change research and the development of more accurate weather forecasts in Brazil.
12 November 2010 | ES
Scientists have made progress towards understanding the effect of drought on the canopy cover in the Amazonian forest.
16 September 2010 | ES
Programmes that cut emissions by halting deforestation could be negated by a rise in forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon, says a study.
Disease control measures — not climate change — will be the crucial factor in malaria control, modellers say.
Brazil, China, India and South Africa have promised to increase climate science cooperation in the developing world.
12 June 2009 | ES
Inspired by the IPCC, the Brazilian government has created a panel for evaluating important climate-change related issues.
25 April 2009 | ES
Common goals on biofuels and climate change have led Brazil and China to forge a research collaboration.
Brazil has prepared its climate change plan, which is available for public consultation until the end of the month.
São Paulo will invest US$63 million in interdisciplinary research on global climate change and its impact on Brazil.
Brazilian scientists warn in a report that Brazil's agriculture could be severely affected by climate change in the coming years.