BBC came out with an interesting article about the polemic amended law Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has voted to ease restrictions on the amount of land farmers must preserve as forest. The amended law also grants some amnesties for previous deforestation. Supporters say Brazil needs land to boost agricultural production, while environmentalists say destruction ofContinue reading “BBC: “Brazil eases rules on conserving Amazon rainforest””
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Is Brazil a leader in energy matters?
International personalities attending the 2nd World Forum on Sustainability, in Manaus Amazon reinforced the role of Brazil in as a clean energy producer. If Brazil plays it well, leadership in environmental issues may be a huge business opportunity. What did they say On the last day of the event, Bill Clinton, former U.S. President, scribed a leadership role to Brazil inContinue reading “Is Brazil a leader in energy matters?”
Sustainability Forum begins today in the Amazon
The 2nd INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON SUSTAINABILITY starts today in Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas, Brazil. The debate around economic, environmental and social sustainability of the Amazon and the planet will be attended by former US President Bill Clinton, former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson and filmmaker James Cameron as well as 600 business, political and environmental leaders from Brazil and around the world.Continue reading “Sustainability Forum begins today in the Amazon”
Amazonian Tribe Leaders in Paris
Who would think that leaders of tribes from the Amazon rainforest would get in a plane and come to Paris ? Yet it was 5 degrees in Paris yesterday night but 3 representatives from Amazon tribes lead a conference to raise awareness of their initiatives to protect biodiversity and share their culture. The association Yogash madeContinue reading “Amazonian Tribe Leaders in Paris”
Cloud Computing Summit Brazil 2010
Link to event Starts: Tuesday August 10, 2010, 08:00AM BRT Ends: Tuesday August 10, 2010, 05:00PM BRT Event Type: Conference Location: Novotel São Paulo Jaraguá Convention R. Martins Fontes, 71 Sao Paulo, SãO PAULO 01050-000 BR Price: R$ 190,00 Website: http://www.cloudsummit.com.br Industry: information technology and services Keywords: cloud computing, tecla internet, amazon, salesforce, microsoft, xen,Continue reading “Cloud Computing Summit Brazil 2010”
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