The destruction of the Amazon by fires has greatly accelerated and is 30% above the historical average. The alert system of the Laboratory of Environmental Satellite Applications at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (LASA/UFRJ) shows that the total amount of forest burned in 2022 already exceeds that of 2021.By 07/13/22, 622 thousand hectares...
CONTINUED LARGE NUMBER OF FOREST FIRES AND HEAT OUTBREAKSThere are no updates for the proposed indicators of annual indicators of gas emission (last of 2020) and of vehicle licensing (updated until 2021). But data currently is available for the total number of active fires, an important indicator, especially if we consider that about 46% of...
We interviewed 2 young activists, an Indigenous woman about the current problems faced in the environment, especially changes in land and forests and a young businessman who works in the recycling and circular economy sector. Julie Dorrico – Indigenous Woman “A democratic country must respect its biomes.” Please tell us your name, your age and...
According to the prediction of Hefner III (2002), the world energy matrix will leave behind its dependence on oil and will move towards natural gas in the near future. It is the cleanest of fossil fuels, with characteristics that favor greater durability for the equipment that uses it and reduce environmental impacts, in relation to...
In Brazil we observe 3 important impacts of the Ukraine crisis. The first impact is the increase in the price of a barrel of oil, directly putting pressure on the price of fuel and the entire production chain that depends on vehicles powered by diesel or gasoline. The second impact is on the future use...
In view of the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% endorsed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the UNFCCC, we have selected below 7 indicators from reliable sources in Brazil, including independent, government and sector organizations: About Gas Emission (Total/Relevant Sectors) The indicators 1 and 2 are published annually by...
HIGHLIGHTS Floods in the Amazonian Region Droughts in the Northeastern Region NARRATIVE In Brazil, climate consequences do not affect people the same way. The Indigenous, Black, and poor populations within the country are the most vulnerable and affected by climate events.Floods in the Amazonian region One ongoing climate injustice issue in the country is...
HIGHLIGHTS Deforestation Grew 22% Compared to 2020 Extreme Weather Events Including Floods and Droughts An Updated Paris Agreement Pledge That Lacks the Necessary Ambition NARRATIVE Brazil experienced the following climate game changing events in 2021: Deforestation and Wildfires In 2021, Brazilian deforestation grew 22% compared to 2020, reaching the highest level since 2006. The...
Priorities Increase Deforestation Monitoring Greater Use and Spread of High Technology Products for the Agricultural Sector Restore Forests, Wetlands, and Degraded Pasture Land Reduce the Number of Landfills by Investing in Proper Waste Management Increase Wind and Solar Plant Capacity Narrative As evidenced in previous posts, Brazil is lagging on its path towards their...
This Post was submitted by Climate Scorecard Brazil Country Manager Elis Cotosky Best Organizational Sources: SEEG; Technology, Science and Innovation Ministry National sources for carbon emission data in Brazil The main source of carbon emissions data in Brazil is the SEEG (Sistema de Estimativas de Emissões e Remoções de Gases de Efeito Estufa) from...
