Tag: Brazil - Page 13
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Spectacular Brazilian Treehouses by Casa Na Arvore (Slideshow)
If you're a regular at TreeHugger, you probably know our love for treehouses: they usually have a great use of space, connect us with nature,open up ground space, and -- let's face it -- they're a lot of fun. We've
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Shell Invests $1.6 Billion+ in Brazilian Biofuels - Will Become One of World's Largest Ethanol Producers
photo: Robert Gale via flickr. Royal Dutch Shell has announced that it has a signed a memorandum of understanding with Brazilian biofuel company Cosan that would create a $12 billion joint venture for the production and distribution of sugarcane-based
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Brazil Confirms Huge and Controversial Hydroelectric Dam in the Amazon
The environmental Ministry of Brazil has announced a controversial project to build a huge hydroelectric dam in the middle of the Amazon forest has been granted an environmental license.
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'Amazongate' is More Sloppy Writing Than Sloppy Science
Another piece of the 2007 IPCC report is coming under scrutiny. In question is a passage saying that 40% of the Amazon rainforest could be wiped out
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World Social Forum - Day 5: "The Fight Will Go On"
After a week of meetings to discuss a wide range of global issues, the World Social Forum ended this afternoon with a commitment to move forward with their far-left agenda. Among the topics discussed, namely the various "crises
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World Social Forum - Day 4: "We've Reached the Age of Limits"
After several days of meetings outlining the various threats posed by the current geopolitical and economic status quo, day four of the World Social Forum was largely dedicated to discussing the necessary solutions.
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World Social Forum - Day 3: "Earth Can't Sustain Capitalism"
The principle theme of today's meetings on the third day of the World Social Forum was a focus on quality of life, the growing reach of Western capitalism, and the preservation of self-determination in developing nations. Not
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World Social Forum - Day 2: "Rich Nations, Clean Your Mess!"
Noted political leaders and intellectual met today to discuss a range of topics on the second day of the World Social Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Although the venues were scattered throughout the city and the issues ranged
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World Social Forum - Day 1: "Another World is Possible"
On a hot and muggy afternoon, thousands gathered to attend a march today for the opening of the World Social Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil. This marks the tenth anniversary of the event which brings global leaders,
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Arteplas Recycled PET Ropes Divert Tons of Waste from Landfill
These days I don't, alas, find myself at the outdoor trade shows I use to haunt. So I live vicariously through other reports. Here's the first from the recent Outdoor Retailer Winter Market held in Salt Lake City Utah.
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Air Pollution Can Harm Human Reproduction
As if more evidence was needed to combat air pollution caused from burning fossil fuels, two recently released reports articulate a human toll that may be higher than previously imagined. The studies, both out of Brazil, measure how
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Developing Cities from India to Colombia Leapfrog Ahead With Clean, Green Bus Rapid Transit Systems
Ahmedabad, India, leads the pack as cities in developing nations race ahead of
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Key Nations to Meet as Copenhagen Accord Deadline Looms
Despite the disappointment felt in the wake of COP15 last month, which ended with less than 30 of the 192 nations present pledging to sign the resulting agreement, representatives from Brazil, China, India, and South Africa will be meeting this month
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Are Zoos Prisons? Habeas Corpus Filed for Chimp
Jimmy is a 26 year old chimpanzee who has spent several years alone in a cage, where he's on exhibit at a zoo in Niterói, Brazil, just outside of Rio de Janeiro. Just last week, animal protection groups filed a motion to have Jimmy
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Police Shoot Bull in Face to Prevent Car Accidents
Lawyers for the International Union for the Protection of Animals
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School for Shamans to Save Culture from Extinction
While environmental groups and governmental policies are aiming at reducing deforestation and development in the Amazon rainforest to help preserve the world's most diverse terrestrial ecosystem, traditional indigenous cultures in
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Largest Freshwater Fish in the World Now Facing Extinction
The bizarre-looking arapaima is the world's largest scaled freshwater fish. Colloquially known as the pirarucu or paiche, it lives in the Amazon river where can grow to be over 9 feet long. Though few arapaima ever grow to that size
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Brazil Signs Into Law Bill to Cut CO2 Emissions 39%
Strengthening the pledges made on the heals of COP15 earlier this month, Brazilian President Lula signed a bill into law on Tuesday that require his nation's greenhouse gas emissions to be reduced 39 percent by 2020--called the
