Brazil ranks 6th among countries dumping the most plastic in the ocean
A study by Our World in Data showed that the country is behind only the Philippines, India, Malaysia, China, and...
June 14, 2021Topic
China
China accesses state reserves to curb rising commodity prices
China has decided to tap into its massive state-owned and secret reserves amid a campaign to curb rising commodity prices
June 11, 2021
Brazil’s per capita meat consumption lowest in 25 years
Reduced consumption is directly related to price and the crisis scenario of recent years, says CONAB.
June 4, 2021
Brazil is the world’s 4th largest grain producer and 2nd largest grain exporter – EMBRAPA
Brazil is the world's 4th largest grain producer (rice, barley, soy, corn and wheat), behind China, the United States and...
June 1, 2021
Analysis: Brazil uses only 31% of its navigable rivers for transport; spends more on truck freight
CNT study released in 2019 points out that Brazil uses only 30.9% of navigable rivers for cargo and passenger transportation
May 31, 2021
Brazil among world’s top 10 countries for solar energy installation in 2020
Brazil has joined the list of the top 10 countries installing the most solar energy systems in the world in...
May 24, 2021
Brazil’s beef consumption drops to lowest level in 25 years as prices skyrocket
Conab estimates that per capita beef consumption by Brazilians dropped to lowest level in 25 years, due to hight prices...
May 22, 2021
Brazil’s União Química completes first batch of Russian Covid-19 Sputnik V vaccine
Brazil's União Química completes first batch of Russian Covid-19 Sputnik V to be exported to South American countries until Anvisa's...
May 21, 2021
U.S. to prioritize Latin America in vaccine supply after Honduras threatens to cease recognizing Taiwan over China
Honduras' threat to cease to recognize Taiwan, to secure Chinese Covid-19 vaccines, prompted US priority to supply vaccines to Latin...
May 19, 2021