PinnedExploiting Brazil’s Biodiversity: Who Profits from its Genetic Resources?At the COP16 UN biodiversity summit in Colombia, the role of genetic heritage in shaping Brazil’s bioeconomy was a central theme. Brazil’s…Dec 9Dec 9
Alarming Increase in Cancer-Linked Pesticides Associate with UK Food ImportsAccording to a new analysis by Pesticide Action Network (PAN UK), food brought into Great Britain contains a far higher concentration of…5d ago5d ago
BR-319: A Highway to Climate Chaos in the Heart of the AmazonAs Brazil prepares to host the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP30, the Brazilian government is sending a powerful message…Nov 20Nov 20
Brazil’s Biofuel Boom: Green Growth or Greenwashing?Brazil’s push to expand biofuels is central to its strategy to “drive the decarbonisation agenda” and build a robust “bioeconomy,” setting…Nov 7Nov 7
Brazil’s Indigenous Crisis: Violence and Rising SuicideSuicide is a major global public health issue, leading to approximately 700,000 deaths each year. While the global suicide rate decreased…Oct 17Oct 17
Cabin Contaminants: The Dangerous Truth About Toxic Air on PlanesPhoto credit: ID 304343200 | Aircraft © Keechuan | Dreamstime.comOct 2Oct 2
The Amazon-China ConnectionOver the past few decades, Chinese investment in Brazil’s Amazon region has significantly grown and broadened, particularly in sectors like…May 1May 1
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in UK foodNew research reveals that a significant number of commonly consumed food items in the UK contain persistent PFAS pesticides, raising…Apr 9Apr 9
Belém’s Environmental Challenges: A Glimpse into COP30 Host CityIn the lead-up to hosting COP30 in 2025, Belém, the capital of Pará in northern Brazil, is confronted with a multitude of pressing issues…Mar 27Mar 27
The BR-319 Highway: A Scientist’s Call to Action for the Amazon and BeyondLucas Ferrante, researcher with a PhD in ecology from Brazil’s National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA), has conducted multiple…Mar 6Mar 6
