Brazil News RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil’s defense minister said Monday that the country is taking steps toward rebuilding its Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Station, reported online media. Fire destroyed the scientific station killing two service members last February.
Brazil Flora & Fauna News PORTO VELHO, Brazil — Biologists have found five specimens of an exceedingly rare amphibian, Atretochoana eiselti, in the Brazilian Amazon, reported national media on Tuesday (31). The specimens, a species with an elongated cylindrical body … Continue reading
Brazil News RIO DE JANEIRO – On Tuesday, the Brazilian airline Azul flew a passenger jet powered by a sugarcane-based aviation biofuel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. This is the company’s first flight using the experimental fuel, reported … Continue reading
Brazil News RIO DE JANEIRO – The ship Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior, which acts in defense of the environment, is coming to Rio de Janeiro for Rio +20, reported online media. The vessel’s visit marks the 20th anniversary of activities of … Continue reading
Brazil News SAO PAULO – Two electric green taxis began circulating in São Paulo on Monday, reported online media. Drivers recharge the vehicles, which emit no pollutants, via 220 volt outlets. The pilot program is a feasibility study which proponents … Continue reading
Brazil News SÃO LUIS, Brazil – Passing through Brazil, where environmentalists will stage demonstrations, Greenpeace’s new ship Rainbow Warrior is in San Marcos Bay. The ship is a platform to bring environmental issues to various cities of the country, serving … Continue reading
