São Paulo May Institute Water Use Fines
After drought, São Paulo's governor plans to introduce fines for those using too much water.
April 29, 2014Topic
Water
Brazil Faces Risk of Power Rationing: Daily
Brazil is facing a distinct possibility of experiencing power and water rationing due a drought, a report published by energy...
March 18, 2014
Rock in Rio 2013 Second Week to Begin
Rock in Rio's second week starts on Thursday, Sept. 19th with the final four days featuring Bon Jovi, Metallica, Iron...
September 17, 2013
Let the Water Games Begin
Opinion, by Alfonso Stefanini RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - It is common sense among anyone in tune with the environmental...
April 9, 2013
Earth, Wind and Water
There is more to water than meets the eye, especially with the apparent abundance of water in some areas and...
January 29, 2013
Leblon Beach Plans R$10 Million Clean-up
The city of Rio is investing R$10 million in efforts to clean up Leblon Beach as part of a wider...
January 8, 2013
What’s That Smell?
Opinion, by Alfonso Stefanini RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A "lingua negra" or black tongue is a common terminology used...
October 16, 2012
Rio+20 Strives for Consensus in Brazil
With Rio+20 now clear on the horizon, the race is on for members to redouble efforts to agree on an...
May 22, 2012
Plan to Clean Rio Beaches by 2014: Daily
Rio State government and the City Hall have announced that Ipanema will be the first beach to be cleaned-up as...
March 6, 2012