Record-Breaking Climate Disaster in South Brazil Claims 171 Lives
South Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state faces its worst climate disaster on record, with 171 fatalities and rising leptospirosis cases.
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Brazil reports an 11.6% decrease in deforestation in 2023, losing 1.83 million hectares of native vegetation. The Amazon and Cerrado biomes account for over 85% of the loss.
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China and Brazil reinforce their strategic alliance within BRICS, emphasizing shared interests, no geopolitical disputes, and plans to expand cooperation in AI and the digital economy.
Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul Plans Tent Cities for Flood Displaced
Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul faces severe floods with 151 dead, over 100 missing, and plans to build tent cities for 8,000 displaced residents.
Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul Braces for Potential Record-Breaking Floods
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Brazil’s President Lula Requests State of Emergency Amid Deadly Floods
Brazil’s President Lula requests a state of public calamity as deadly floods in Rio Grande do Sul claim 85 lives and displace 150,000 residents.
Brazil’s Southern Floods Claim 78 Lives, President Lula Mobilizes Rescue Efforts
Severe rainfall in Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has led to floods claiming 78 lives and displacing over 115,000 people. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is on-site to coordinate rescue and reconstruction efforts.
Heavy Rains in Southern Brazil Claim 39 Lives, Dozens Still Missing
Heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, have resulted in 39 deaths and left 68 people missing, displacing 24,000 residents as storms impact over half of the state’s cities.
AI to the Rescue: Brazilian Student Tackles Wildlife Roadkill
A Brazilian computer science student leverages AI to combat the staggering rate of wildlife roadkill, aiming to protect biodiversity across the country.
Brazilian Amazon Sees Lowest Deforestation in Early 2024
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon dropped to a six-year low in early 2024, signaling progress in conservation efforts under President Lula’s administration.