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Amazon Leader Welcomes Climate Vow from Brazil’s Lula to End Deforestation with Indigenous Help
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Lula da Silva defends Brazilian agribusiness committed to the environment - The Rio Times
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Brazil, a country of investors, faces the prospects of Lula da Silva's presidency - The Rio Times
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Amazon Leader Welcomes Climate Vow from Brazil’s Lula to End Deforestation with Indigenous Help
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Lula da Silva defends Brazilian agribusiness committed to the environment - The Rio Times
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Brazil, a country of investors, faces the prospects of Lula da Silva's presidency - The Rio Times
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Brazil: ceiling-breaking PEC should raise public debt to up to 108.4% of GDP - The Rio Times
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At COP27, Lula promises to resume Brazil’s ‘leading role’ as a climate defender: Brazil's President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is taking his concerns ...
theworld.org/stories/2022-11-16/cop27-lula-promises-resume-brazil-s-leading-role-climate-defender
Brazil is recognized as the second leader in digital government in the world - The Rio Times
riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/brazil/brazil-is-recognized-as-the-second-leader-in-digital-government-in-the-world/
Banks lead the ranking of most valuable brands in Brazil in 2022 - The Rio Times: The Brand Dx ranking of the most valuable brands in 2022 shows that banks ...
riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/brazil/banks-lead-the-ranking-of-most-valuable-brands-in-brazil-in-2022/
Brazil's Lula, world leaders bolster UN climate talks: UN climate talks got a boost after Brazilian president-elect Lula vowed to fight Amazon deforestation and ...
news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/11/17/22/brazils-lula-world-leaders-bolster-un-climate-talks
Oliver Stone's 'Lula' Documentary to Premiere at Cannes: Oliver Stone documentary 'Lula' about Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will ...
indiewire.com/news/festivals/oliver-stone-lula-documentary-cannes-1234976465/
Quick Glance: Oliver Stone's 'Lula' Documentary Premieres at Cannes
- Oliver Stone is unveiling his long-awaited documentary “Lula” at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, capturing the incarceration and return to power of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
- “Lula” joins the star-studded Cannes lineup alongside films from renowned directors like Paul Schrader, Francis Ford Coppola, Yorgos Lanthimos, and more.
- Stone had previously teased the film, emphasizing Lula Da Silva's dramatic journey from jail to a third term in power.
- Additional films added to the Cannes Special Screenings and Un Certain Regard program further enrich the festival's diverse selection of cinematic works.
Brazil seeks to weaken fiscal targets it set only a year ago: Leftist administration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants greater flexibility on budget surplus ...
ft.com/content/14e6a4d4-8be7-46cf-bb51-8445b0e85dc1
Quick Glance: Brazil Moves to Relax Fiscal Targets Set a Year Ago
- The leftist administration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants more flexibility on budget surplus goals
- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government is seeking to loosen its own budget targets as investor concerns rise about the risk of fiscal slippage in Latin America’s largest economy
- Ministers intend to balance the budget next year, replacing the previous goal for income to exceed outgoings by 0.5 per cent of gross domestic product
- Analysts warn that the current deficit targets are unrealistic and likely to be tweaked, prompting investors to express concerns about Brazil’s economic approach under Lula
Elon Musk threatens to disobey court order over banned profiles: Brazil threatens to regulate social media owned by "billionaires domiciled abroad."
ft.com/content/26e54895-a37d-4ab1-baad-701d5ddcf150
Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil
- A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.
- Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.
- Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.
- Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.
Elon Musk is feuding with Brazil’s powerful Supreme Court: The court has become the de facto regulator of social media in the country
economist.com/the-americas/2024/04/14/elon-musk-is-feuding-with-brazils-powerful-supreme-court
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Clash with Brazil's Supreme Court
- Serial entrepreneur Elon Musk has been publicly criticizing Alexandre de Moraes, one of Brazil's Supreme Court judges, for the past week.
- The dispute revolves around X, a social media company owned by Mr. Musk, which announced on April 6th that a Brazilian court had ordered it to block a set of 'popular' accounts or face hefty fines.
- Mr. Moraes then initiated an inquiry against Mr. Musk for obstruction of justice, leading Mr. Musk to claim that censorship in Brazil is worse than in any other country where the platform operates.
- The row highlights the power of Brazil's Supreme Court and the debate on regulating social media without harming freedom of speech, which is a crucial battleground in Brazil.
Brazil Makes First Shipment of Ethanol to US Jet Fuel Plant: Brazilian company Raizen SA made the country’s first shipment of sugar-cane ethanol to be converted ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/brazil-makes-first-shipment-of-ethanol-to-us-jet-fuel-plant
Paid articlePaid Brazil Boosts Protections for Steelmakers by Imposing Import Quota System: Brazil is stepping up protections for its steelmakers amid an influx of cheap imports ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/brazil-joins-protectionist-wave-in-face-of-cheap-steel-imports
Brazil's Bolsonaro rallies supporters in Rio: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday rallied thousands of supporters in Rio de Janeiro in a bid to ...
reuters.com/world/americas/brazils-bolsonaro-rallies-supporters-rio-2024-04-21/
Quick Glance: Bolsonaro Mobilizes Supporters in Rio
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro rallied thousands of supporters in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to boost his political capital after losing a reelection bid in October 2022 and facing allegations of involvement in a coup.
- Bolsonaro, under investigation for undermining faith in Brazil's voting system, took the opportunity to praise Elon Musk and urged the crowd to applaud the billionaire.
- Brazil's federal police formally accused Bolsonaro of sowing doubts about his vaccination records during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to potential criminal charges.
- Bolsonaro emphasized that his government never operated outside the bounds of the constitution and addressed accusations of involvement in manipulating decrees to overturn the 2022 election results.
Brazil Analysts Raise Central Bank Selic Key Rate Forecasts for 2024, 2025: Brazil analysts lifted their benchmark interest rate estimates for this year and next ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/brazil-analysts-raise-key-rate-forecasts-for-this-year-and-next
Paid articlePaid Brazil’s Fiscal Woes Ramp Up Pressure on Lula’s Finance Chief: From prison to the presidency, Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has turned to one ally more than ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/brazil-s-fiscal-woes-test-lula-s-trust-in-his-political-heir
Paid articlePaid Crisis in Brazil’s Congress Gives Lula $18.5 Billion in New Fiscal Headaches: Tensions between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s administration and Brazil’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/crisis-in-brazil-s-congress-gives-lula-18-5-billion-in-new-fiscal-headaches
Nobel Economist Duflo Tells G-20 to Slap Climate Change Tax on Billionaires: Brazil has demanded that wealthy nations spend more to combat global warming. Now ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/nobel-economist-duflo-tells-g-20-to-slap-climate-change-tax-on-billionaires
Brazil Tax Collection Loses Steam in Hurdle to Key Budget Target: Brazil’s tax collection lost steam according to official data published Tuesday ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/brazil-tax-collection-loses-steam-in-hurdle-to-key-budget-target
Paid articlePaid Brazil Touts Tax on Ultra-Rich in G-20 Plan to Fight Climate Change, Inequality: Brazil believes it has found a way to pay for the fight against climate change ...
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Indigenous groups gathering in Brazil's capital to protest president's land grant decisions
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Brazil Justice says no evidence Bolsonaro sought asylum in Hungarian embassy: Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes on Wednesday closed an ...
reuters.com/world/americas/brazil-justice-says-no-evidence-bolsonaro-sought-asylum-hungarian-embassy-2024-04-24/
Brazil's government submits rules to streamline consumption taxes: Brazil's government submitted proposed rules to Congress on Wednesday to carry out a historic ...
reuters.com/world/americas/brazils-government-submits-rules-streamline-consumption-taxes-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Simplification of Consumption Taxes in Brazil
- Brazil's government presented proposed rules to Congress to execute a groundbreaking tax reform.
- The reform's objective is to enhance productivity by simplifying Brazil's intricate tax system and converting five existing levies into a value-added tax (VAT).
- Incorporating a selective tax that targets products deemed harmful to the environment and health is also a component of the reform.
- The complete implementation of the new taxes is anticipated for 2033, potentially leading to reduced prices for popular consumer goods.
Woman arrested for wheeling corpse into Brazil bank to sign for loan: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Brazilian police have arrested a woman who tried to take out a bank ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/brazil-woman-arrested-using-cadaver-take-out-bank-loan-4274591
China’s Weak Beef Market Poses Risks for Chief Supplier Brazil: China’s beef imports are dwindling amid slowing consumption and ample domestic supply ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/china-s-weak-beef-market-poses-risks-for-chief-supplier-brazil
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UK court case launched over Brazil Iron mine project in Bahia: Brazil Iron calls itself a sustainable mining company. Local residents call its project a disaster ...
bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-68772590
Biden to unveil $7 billion for rooftop solar in Earth Day message: President Joe Biden on Monday will celebrate Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in grants for ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-unveil-7-billion-rooftop-solar-earth-day-message-2024-04-22/
Petrobras’ Prates Aligns Himself With Lula to Boost Shipbuilding: Brazil’s state-controlled oil producer Petrobras is getting behind President Luiz Inacio Lula ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/petrobras-prates-aligns-himself-with-lula-to-boost-shipbuilding
Paid articlePaid El Nino: Zimbabwe Millers Go to Brazil Seeking Corn: Zimbabwe is considering importing corn from Brazil for the first time since 2014 as the El Niño weather ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/el-nino-zimbabwe-millers-go-to-brazil-seeking-corn
Brazil's Embraer delivers 25 jets in Q1; backlog hits 7-year high: Brazilian planemaker Embraer said on Friday it delivered 25 aircraft - seven commercial planes ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/brazils-embraer-delivers-25-jets-q1-backlog-hits-7-year-high-2024-04-19/
Brazil’s Central Bank Warns Investors of Growing Uncertainties: Brazil’s central bank head Roberto Campos Neto told investors that uncertainties have increased ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/brazil-s-central-bank-warns-investors-of-growing-uncertainties
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Europe is the fastest-warming continent, report says: Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average ...
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Quick Glance: Europe Leads in Climate Change, Urgent Need for Renewable Energy
- Europe is the fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising about twice as fast as the global average, according to a joint report by top climate monitoring organizations.
- The continent generated 43% of its electricity from renewables last year, surpassing fossil fuels for the second consecutive year, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to transition to renewable resources.
- Temperatures in Europe are now 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, nearing the goals of the Paris climate accord to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, impacting human health with increased deaths related to extreme climate events.
- The report emphasizes the urgent need for action as heatwaves, wildfires, and other extreme weather events have led to significant economic losses and human casualties across the continent.
LATAM's share of Brazil airline market hits 11-year high as Gol drops: LATAM Airlines' share of Brazil's domestic market reached its highest level in 11 years in ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/latams-share-brazil-airline-market-hits-11-year-high-gol-drops-2024-04-22/
UK court case launched over Brazil Iron mine project in Bahia: Brazil Iron calls itself a sustainable mining company. Local residents call its project a disaster ...
bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-68772590
Brazil's Lula recognizes two more Indigenous lands, but postpones four others: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva officially recognized two more ...
reuters.com/world/americas/brazils-lula-recognizes-two-more-indigenous-lands-postpones-four-others-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Brazil's Lula Recognizes Two More Indigenous Lands, Postpones Four Others
- Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva officially recognized two more Indigenous territories on Thursday, but decided not to sign off on four others because they still need to be cleared by people currently occupying them.
- The recognition grants the territories legal protection as reservations to be defended against invasions by illegal loggers, gold miners, and cattle ranchers.
- Lula has recognized 10 Indigenous territories since taking office in January 2023 for his third non-consecutive term.
- He stated that some state governors had asked for more time to resolve the issue, and acknowledged that his decision might frustrate some Indigenous people, but he needs to be cautious and provide them with alternative solutions.
Dubai flooding: Experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in the rains: With cloud seeding, it may rain, but it doesn’t really pour or flood — at least ...
apnews.com/article/dubai-united-arab-emirates-oman-flooding-cloud-seeding-2f8c12854017e11ac7438579646b3758
Quick Glance: Cause of Dubai Flooding: Cloud Seeding or Natural Phenomenon?
- Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. Speculations on the role of cloud seeding are being discussed.
- Clouds consist of tiny water droplets that coalesce around particles to form rain. Cloud seeding manipulates this process.
- The effectiveness of cloud seeding is scientifically debated, with limited evidence of its efficacy.
- Experts refute the claim that cloud seeding was the primary cause of the flooding in Dubai.
Central banks of Turkey, Brazil sign cooperation deal: Turkey's central bank said on Saturday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Brazil's central ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/central-banks-turkey-brazil-sign-cooperation-deal-2024-04-20/
Quick Glance: Turkey, Brazil Central Banks Establish Cooperation Agreement
- Turkey's central bank announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Brazil's central bank to enhance cooperation.
- The agreement was signed by the heads of both central banks in Washington.
- Additionally, the Turkish central bank signed a memorandum of understanding with its counterpart in Kazakhstan to strengthen collaboration.
- Both central banks aim to promote cooperation and conduct technical activities in the field of central banking.
Scotland to ditch key climate change target: The Scottish government is to scrap its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-68841141
Cloud seeding was not the cause of the storms in Dubai: It was the worst storm since regional records began 75 years ago. There was quickly speculation about ...
de.euronews.com/green/2024/04/20/wolkenimpfung-war-kein-ausloser-der-unwetter-in-dubai
Brazil Makes Own CAR-T Cancer Gene Treatment to Cut Costs: Hi, it’s Gabriel in Sao Paulo. Brazil will soon manufacture its own cancer-fighting gene therapies to ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-10/brazil-makes-own-car-t-cancer-gene-treatment-to-cut-costs
Elon Musk’s Lifts Restrictions on X Accounts in Brazil in Challenge to Court: Billionaire Elon Musk said he will lift restrictions imposed on some X accounts in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-07/musk-lifts-restrictions-on-x-accounts-in-brazil-in-challenge-to-courts
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Elon Musk Lifts Restrictions on X Accounts in Brazil Amid Legal Dispute
- Billionaire Elon Musk announced plans to lift restrictions on some X accounts in Brazil, risking the potential closure of the social media platform in the country.
- The decision came after court rulings forced X to block specific popular accounts in Brazil without disclosing the reasons or legal violations.
- The legal battle unfolds as courts in Brazil escalate efforts to combat fake news and hate speech online.
- Musk has previously clashed with Brazilian authorities over content censorship on his platform, arguing that it goes against the law and the will of the Brazilian people.
Brazil's Petrobras could decide dividend payout at shareholders meeting April 25: Brazil's state-run oil firm Petrobras said that a proposal to disburse up to ...
reuters.com/business/energy/brazils-petrobras-could-decide-dividend-payout-shareholders-meeting-april-25-2024-04-20/
Petrobras Asks Investors to Approve 50% Payout of Extra Dividends: Petroleo Brasileiro SA’s board settled on a 50% payout of its potential extraordinary ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-20/petrobras-asks-investors-to-approve-50-payout-of-extra-dividends
Paid articlePaid Honda to invest $808 million in Brazil by 2030: Japanese automaker Honda will invest 4.2 billion reais ($807.74 million) in its Itirapina plant in Brazil by 2030 ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/honda-invest-808-million-brazil-by-2030-2024-04-19/
Lula Calls Cabinet Meeting on Sunday to Discuss Petrobras: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called an emergency meeting with ministers from his ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-07/lula-calls-cabinet-meeting-on-sunday-to-discuss-petrobras
Quick Glance: Brazil's Lula Convenes Meeting on Petrobras CEO's Future
- President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva convened a meeting with three ministers to decide on a potential replacement for Petrobras' CEO.
- Ministers of Finance, Mines and Energy, and the President's chief of staff were summoned to the meeting.
- Speculations surrounding the current CEO's replacement have caused uncertainty and share price volatility at Petrobras.
- The president of Brazil's National Development Bank was mentioned as a possible successor to the current CEO.
Petrobras unit to launch by May process to contract four vessels: Brazilian logistics firm Transpetro plans to launch by May a process to contract four ...
reuters.com/business/energy/petrobras-unit-launch-by-may-process-contract-four-vessels-2024-04-18/
European court rules human rights violated by climate inaction: The European Court of Human Rights ruled that a group of older Swiss women won their climate case ...
bbc.com/news/science-environment-68768598
German finance minister rejects Brazil's proposal to tax super-rich: German Finance Minister Christian Lindner rejected on Thursday Brazil's proposal to tax the ...
reuters.com/world/german-finance-minister-rejects-brazils-proposal-tax-super-rich-2024-04-18/
Lula Welcomes United Opposition in Venezuela Election Against Maduro: Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva cheered the Venezuelan opposition’s decision to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/lula-welcomes-united-opposition-in-venezuela-election-against-maduro
Boat drifts to Brazil with nine dead migrants from Mauritania and Mali: The Federal Police were able to determine the victims’ origin thanks to their ...
english.elpais.com/international/2024-04-17/boat-drifts-to-brazil-with-nine-dead-migrants-from-mauritania-and-mali.html
Quick Glance: Boat with Nine Dead Migrants from Mauritania and Mali Drifts to Brazil
- The Brazilian Federal Police were able to determine the victims’ origin thanks to their documentation and belongings and are now trying to identify the bodies.
- Nine decomposed bodies were found on a boat that drifted to the coast of Brazil on Saturday.
- The circumstances of the boat’s discovery in Brazil suggest that it became adrift for an unknown reason and dragged the migrants away from their intended destination.
- Brazilian authorities have not ruled out that people of other nationalities may be among the victims and have not indicated the gender or age of the deceased.
States may need to brace for long, hot summer: The latest outlooks, plus recent research, suggest an unusually hot June through August.
axios.com/2024/04/23/summer-2024-heat-weather
Dispute over X in Brazil: Elon Musk's latest feud: The owner of X, formerly Twitter, has been publicly dueling with a Brazilian judge for days ...
spiegel.de/ausland/brasilien-warum-ein-richter-gegen-elon-musk-vorgeht-a-3809863e-19c3-4e36-b705-8e69f42961c7
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WA to launch EV rebate program. Here’s what you could save: A new $50 million state rebate program for electric vehicles aims to make them affordable for ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/wa-launches-ev-rebate-program-heres-what-you-could-save/
Anderson signs pre-contract to join Brazil's Palmeiras from Lazio: Felipe Anderson has signed a pre-contract agreement to join Palmeiras from Lazio after ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/anderson-signs-pre-contract-join-brazils-palmeiras-lazio-2024-04-16/
“Sorry, we’re hiding behind a cheap excuse”: The great moral philosopher was born 300 years ago. What would Kant have said about climate protection ...
spektrum.de/news/moral-im-21-jahrhundert-was-meinen-sie-herr-kant/2213993
SNP and Scottish Greens power-sharing deal ends following climate target row: The SNP and Scottish Greens power-sharing deal has formally ended following a row ...
news.sky.com/story/snp-and-scottish-greens-power-sharing-deal-ends-following-climate-target-row-13122512
Athens skies turn an orange hue with dust clouds from North Africa: Skies over southern Greece have turned an orange hue as dust clouds blown across the ...
apnews.com/article/greece-dust-orange-sahara-winds-3593a433a6e630fe3fb8ed278134837a
Dengue cases surge near 50% in the Americas amid 'emergency situation': Dengue cases have created an
reuters.com/world/americas/dengue-cases-americas-pass-52-million-emergency-situation-2024-04-18/
E.P.A. Severely Limits Pollution From Coal Burning Power Plants: New regulations could spell the end for electric plants that burn coal, the fossil fuel that ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/climate/biden-power-plants-pollution.html
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon down 40% in Q1, minister says: Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon has decreased 40% in the first three months of 2024 from a year ...
reuters.com/world/deforestation-brazils-amazon-down-40-q1-minister-says-2024-04-09/
Social media company X has received US House of Representatives inquiry over Brazil actions, Musk says
reuters.com/technology/social-media-company-x-has-received-us-house-representatives-inquiry-over-brazil-2024-04-11/
If your coffee is arabica, it may be more than a half million years old: The coffee that picked you up this morning is 600,000 years old. Researchers have found ...
apnews.com/article/coffee-arabica-robusta-history-yemen-ethiopia-548e73286fa188d249c44697af4548ff
Quick Glance: Coffee Origins Revealed: Genome Study Uncovers Ethiopian Roots
- Researchers unlocked the genome of Arabica coffee species, tracing its origins to a natural mating over 600,000 years ago in Ethiopia.
- The study revealed Arabica's low genetic diversity and susceptibility to pests and diseases, limiting its cultivation locations.
- The findings could lead to new breeding approaches in coffee to develop varieties with enhanced resistance to diseases and climate changes.
- Arabica formed as a natural hybridization between parent species Coffea canephora and Coffea eugenioides, mainly used for global coffee production.
What is Earth Day, when is it and what has it achieved?: The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment.
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'Amazonia' bonds in 2024 seen a tough sell for some: A political push to raise the first-ever "Amazonia Bond" has ramped up during talks to agree a "roadmap" ...
reuters.com/sustainability/amazonia-bonds-2024-seen-tough-sell-some-2024-04-18/
Opinion | Trump’s Re-Election Would Be Disastrous for the Climate: The return of Trump to the White House would be disastrous for the planet.
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/opinion/trump-biden-climate-election.html
Exclusive: Spain's Acciona downsizing renewable energy business in Brazil, sources say
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Magnitude 4.8 quake shakes New York City and the Northeast: The East Coast earthquake has snarled travel by air, road and rail around the region ...
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Quick Glance: Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Rocks New York City and Northeast US
- An unusual East Coast earthquake startled millions from New York to rural New England. Over 42 million people may have felt the midmorning quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8.
- While causing no widespread damage, the earthquake led to evacuations in Newark, New Jersey, and infrastructure inspections across the region. Flights were diverted, trains slowed, and tunnel traffic stopped.
- Although no major damages were reported, the earthquake caused some disruptions. The area near the epicenter experienced minor effects, including the collapse of a historic site. There were also over a dozen aftershocks reported in the region.
- President Joe Biden offered assistance, while New York City reported no major safety or infrastructure issues. Engineers emphasized that New York skyscrapers are made of high-strength materials and designed to sway slowly to withstand impacts. Even the delicately placed eggs in a sculpture at a Chinatown art gallery remained unharmed during the quake.
US committee releases sealed Brazil court orders to Musk's X: A U.S. congressional committee has released confidential Brazilian court orders to suspend accounts ...
apnews.com/article/brazil-twitter-elon-musk-x-censorship-f51dc67d51c8f5a1cf152ba467f44a8f
Paraguay on track for record soy crop, but low river levels slow exports: Paraguay is headed for a record soybean harvest but exporters are worried about low ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/paraguay-track-record-soy-crop-low-river-levels-slow-exports-2024-04-18/
Brazil Cocoa Farms Go High-Tech in Bid to Upgrade Ailing Market: Valuable cocoa beans pour from the pipe of what looks like a small train making its way through ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-07/brazil-cocoa-farms-go-high-tech-in-bid-to-upgrade-ailing-market
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Tenth consecutive monthly heat record alarms and confounds climate scientists: Sharp increase in temperatures over past year has surprised many scientists
irishtimes.com/science/2024/04/09/tenth-consecutive-monthly-heat-record-alarms-and-confounds-climate-scientists/
Quick Glance: Global Record: Warmest March Ever
- Last month marked the warmest March globally on record and the tenth consecutive month with new temperature records for respective months.
- According to a report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the EU's climate monitoring service, global temperatures in March surpassed the pre-industrial average for that month from 1850 to 1900 by 1.68°C and were 0.73°C above the 1991-2020 average for March. The previous month also exceeded the previous March record by 0.10°C set in 2016.
- The global average temperature from April 2023 to March 2024 is now the highest on record, standing at 1.58°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average.
- In Europe, temperatures in March 2024 were 2.12°C above the 1991-2020 average for the month, with significantly above-average temperatures observed in central and eastern Europe.
Balance for 2023: A year of climate contrasts in Europe: 2023 was a year of extremes: heat, fires, high water levels. Climate change has brought new weather ...
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9 corpses found adrift in boat off Brazil were likely migrants from Mauritania and Mali, police say
apnews.com/article/brazil-boat-african-migration-mauritania-mali-ea8303f76c3699bc6b98d9730bb5215b
"Don't wait for an offer": Mesut Özil explains why he pumps up his body: Unlike Tim Wiese, Mesut Özil is not planning a trip to the wrestling ring ...
n-tv.de/sport/fussball/Mesut-Ozil-erklaert-warum-er-seinen-Koerper-aufpumpt-article24888412.html
Greta Thunberg: Activist arrested at Hague climate protest: The activist was placed on a bus with fellow detainees and driven away from a protest at The Hague.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68749936
Quick Glance: Greta Thunberg protests against fossil fuels in the Netherlands
- The demonstration was specifically targeted against the subsidies for fossil fuels in the Netherlands.
- Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by police at a demonstration in the Netherlands, after she and a group of marchers blocked a main road to protest against these subsidies.
- Hundreds of protesters marched from The Hague’s city center to the nearby A12 arterial highway that connects the Dutch government's seat with other cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht.
- Organized by the Extinction Rebellion (XR) environmental group, the demonstration was part of efforts to pressure the Dutch government ahead of another planned debate on subsidies for fossil fuels in June.
Fishermen spot boat filled with 20 corpses floating off the coast of northeastern Brazil, reports say
nzherald.co.nz/world/fishermen-spot-boat-filled-with-20-corpses-floating-off-the-coast-of-northeastern-brazil-reports-say/UMYHA6TWDBA3ZMKGPJPCFYJGJY/
CEO of Brazil oil firm Petrobras to stay in role for now, sources say: Petrobras Chief Executive Jean Paul Prates will remain in his role for now as pressure to ...
reuters.com/business/energy/ceo-brazil-oil-firm-petrobras-stay-role-now-say-sources-2024-04-10/
Quick Glance: Decision on Petrobras CEO role rests with Brazil's president, as stated by energy minister
- Brazil's energy minister Alexandre Silveira emphasized that the decision regarding Petrobras' CEO, Jean Paul Prates, is solely in the hands of Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
- Following days of speculation about Prates' future, Silveira made it clear that he respects the controversial CEO and no changes will be made without the president's approval.
- Discussions about the future direction of Petrobras led to fluctuations in the company's stock price in recent sessions.
- Additionally, the minister announced that the additional dividends withheld from Petrobras shareholders in March will be distributed once the board of the state-run oil company gives the green light.
Brazil World Cup winner Romario, 58, comes out of retirement to sign for club: Brazil's World Cup winner Romario has come out of retirement to sign for ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/17/brazil-world-cup-winner-romario-58-comes-retirement-sign-club-20663392/
Brazil-bound US travelers will need to show bank statements to visit country next year
nypost.com/2024/04/11/us-news/brazil-bound-us-travelers-will-need-to-show-bank-statement-to-visit-country-next-year/
Pereira knocks out Hill to retain UFC light heavyweight title: Brazil's Alex Pereira pulled off a stunning first-round knockout victory over Jamahal Hill to ...
reuters.com/sports/pereira-knocks-out-hill-retain-ufc-light-heavyweight-title-2024-04-14/
Quick Glance: Alex Pereira Defends UFC Title with Impressive Victory
- Brazilian fighter Alex Pereira achieved a knockout victory in the first round over Jamahal Hill in an impressive fight to retain his UFC light heavyweight title.
- Zhang Weili secured the strawweight belt at UFC 300 with a win over Yan Xiaonan.
- In the lightweight fight, Max Holloway folded Justin Gaethje with a powerful right hook to win by knockout with only one second remaining on the clock.
- Pereira, who took over the belt in November, plans to fight on the upcoming UFC card in Brazil in May and stated that he sustained no damage against Hill.
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